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C2 Paint MonacoC2-800 · #CEC0A9 · LRV 54

Monaco reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what C2 Paint C2-800 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT MONACO
RGB 206, 192, 169LRV 54

Color spec

BrandC2 Paint
NameMonaco
SKUC2-800
Hex#CEC0A9
RGB206, 192, 169
HSL37°, 27%, 74%
LRV54
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About C2 Paint Monaco

At LRV 54, Monaco is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Monaco is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7532 · #CFC0AB · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 54
SW 9617 · #D0C1AC · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 55
SW 9512 · #CEC2AA · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 54
SW 7527 · #D0BFAA · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 54

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Behr →
290E-3 · #D1C1A9 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 55
PPF-32 · #D1C1AA · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 55
N270-3 · #D1C1A7 · ΔE 1.15 · LRV 54
UL170-7 · #CEBFAB · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 53

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-80 · #CDC0A8 · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 52
HC-45 · #D1C2A7 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 54
CSP-315 · #CEC0AE · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 54
CSP-1035 · #CAC0A6 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 53

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All neutral at Valspar →
T567 · #D0C2AE · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 54.8
6006-1B · #CEC1AE · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 54.3
8004-23B · #CAC2AD · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 54
3003-10B · #D1BEAA · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 53.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1101-3 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 54
PPG14-26 · #C8BFAA · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 52
PPG1076-3 · #CFC2B3 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 55
PPG15-28 · #CBC1B3 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 54

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 53/125 · #CFC1AC · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 53
20YY 53/124 · #D0C0AC · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 53
PPG1101-3 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 54
PPG1194-6 · #CEC1A5 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 54

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
420-2DB · #CBC0AD · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 54
416-1DB · #CFC1A5 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 54
411-2DB · #CDBDAA · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 52
418-1DB · #CDBD9F · ΔE 2.46 · LRV 52
HGSW 3506 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 54
HGSW 7542 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 54
HGSW 3156 · #CFBEA9 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 53
HGSW 9110 · #CFBEA9 · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 53

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC752 · #CCBEAC · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 49
DEBN67 · #CCC2AA · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 54
DEC746 · #D5BFA5 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 50
DESS22 · #C8C0A6 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 52

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.33
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 50

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 264 · #CFC1AD · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 54
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 52
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H106 · #CBC2AF · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 53
0344 · #C9BFA6 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 53
0183 · #CCBDAB · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 52
0188 · #CEBFAF · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0106 · #CDC3B0 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 55
0183 · #CCBCA9 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 51
0358 · #C7C0A9 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 53
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 53

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All neutral at Rodda →
CA098 · #D0C1AB · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 54
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 54
CA034 · #CCBFAE · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 53
CA100 · #D2BFA9 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All neutral at Portola Paints →
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 56
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 57
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 55

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.36
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.83
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All neutral at Kompozit →
0183 · #CCBCA9 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 52
0343 · #CEC5AF · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 56
0358 · #C7C0A9 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 53
0378 · #C7C1A8 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 53

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The nearest shades to Monaco within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

C2-799 · LRV 53
BD7 · LRV 54
C2-863 · LRV 55
BD6 · LRV 54
C2-929 · LRV 54
C2-847 · LRV 55

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #CEC0A9 in HSL space. Pair Monaco with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CEC0A9 + #A9B7CE
TRIADIC
#CEC0A9 · #A9CEC0 · #C0A9CE
ANALOGOUS
#CEAEA9 · #CEC0A9 · #CACEA9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.79:1fail
Sample text on black
11.74:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

C2 Paint Monaco Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Monaco 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 C2-800 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monaco

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Putty (SW 7532), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Urban Putty swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Monaco

Behr's nearest match is Cabo (UL170-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Cabo swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monaco

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Monaco is Bleeker Beige (HC-80). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 52 vs 54). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bleeker Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Bleeker Beige swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Monaco

Valspar's nearest match is Oatbran (6006-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54.3 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Oatbran swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monaco

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Monaco is Stylish (PPG1101-3) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stylish swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Monaco

The closest Glidden equivalent of Monaco is Sudan Sand Beige (30YY 53/125). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54). If Glidden is your counter, order Sudan Sand Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Sudan Sand Beige swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monaco

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Ellipsis (420-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Ellipsis swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monaco

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cloth & Stone (HGSW 3156), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Cloth & Stone swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monaco

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Monaco is Throwing Clay (DEBN67) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Throwing Clay swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Monaco

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Oxford Stone (NO. 264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monaco without repainting risk. See the full Oxford Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monaco

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Monaco is Mineral Point (H106) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mineral Point swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monaco

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Monaco is Parsnip (H0106) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parsnip swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Monaco

The closest Rodda equivalent of Monaco is Quilt (CA098). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Rodda is your counter, order Quilt and you'll get the same color. See the full Quilt swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Monaco

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Monaco. The nearest is Topanga (TOPANGA) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Topanga swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Monaco

At Kompozit, the closest color to Monaco is Silky Green (0358) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silky Green swatch →

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