Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Ming |
| SKU | C2-686 |
| Hex | #B1B699 |
| RGB | 177, 182, 153 |
| HSL | 70°, 17%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About C2 Paint Ming
Ming sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ming is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Ming within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B1B699 in HSL space. Pair Ming with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
C2 Paint Ming Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ming from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint C2 Paint C2-686 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ming
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Plymouth Green (SW 2852), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ming without repainting risk. See the full Plymouth Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ming
Behr's nearest match is Moss Print (PPU11-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Ming without repainting risk. See the full Moss Print swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ming
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ming is Urban Nature (AF-440). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Urban Nature and you'll get the same color. See the full Urban Nature swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ming
Valspar has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.5 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sumptuous Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ming
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ming is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ming
At Glidden, the closest color to Ming is Sage Pond (10GY 45/126) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Pond swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ming
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Refuge Green (327-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Ming without repainting risk. See the full Refuge Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ming
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ming is Trinity Islands (DE6249) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trinity Islands swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ming
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Seasonal (JG-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ming without repainting risk. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ming
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Ball Green (NO. 75) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ming
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ming is Rediscover (0408) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rediscover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ming
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ming is Rediscover (0408) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rediscover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ming
Rodda has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Lamb's Ear (R056) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamb's Ear swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ming
Clare has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ming
Backdrop has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ming
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Ming. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ming
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ming is Rediscover (0408) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rediscover swatch →