Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Motley |
| SKU | C2-797 |
| Hex | #AAA599 |
| RGB | 170, 165, 153 |
| HSL | 42°, 9%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Motley
Motley sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Motley 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.
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Motley 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 #AAA599 in HSL space. Pair Motley 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 Motley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Motley 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 C2-797 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Motley
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Motley is Quaint Cottage (JG-114). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Quaint Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Motley
Valspar's nearest match is Graceful Gray (8006-2E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Motley without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Motley
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cloudy Today (0568), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Motley without repainting risk. See the full Cloudy Today swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Motley
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Motley without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Motley
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hazy Gray (440-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Motley without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Motley
At Behr, the closest color to Motley is Historical Gray (N370-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historical Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Motley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Motley is Quicksand (CSP-200) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quicksand swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Motley
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Motley is Rare Gray (SW 6199) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rare Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Motley
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Motley is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Motley
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Motley is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Motley
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Motley. The nearest is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Motley
Backdrop has no exact twin of Motley. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Motley
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Motley — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.77). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-797 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →