Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Mortar |
| SKU | C2-814 |
| Hex | #B2A797 |
| RGB | 178, 167, 151 |
| HSL | 36°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Mortar
Mortar sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mortar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Mortar 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 #B2A797 in HSL space. Pair Mortar 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 Mortar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mortar 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 C2-814 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mortar
The closest Behr equivalent of Mortar is Safari Chic (MQ2-20). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Safari Chic and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Chic swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mortar
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Illusion (SW 9592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Illusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mortar
Valspar's nearest match is Packed Sand (M132), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Packed Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mortar
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mortar
Kompozit's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mortar
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mortar
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mortar without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mortar
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mortar is Sedge (0226) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedge swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mortar
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mortar is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mortar
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mortar is Well-Crafted (DEGR35) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mortar
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mortar is Fossilwood (404-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mortar
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mortar — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-814 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mortar
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mortar — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 12.75). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-814 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →