Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Nightcap |
| SKU | C2-779 |
| Hex | #8C8694 |
| RGB | 140, 134, 148 |
| HSL | 266°, 6%, 55% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | violet / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Nightcap
Nightcap sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Nightcap is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray from that brand.
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Nightcap 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 #8C8694 in HSL space. Pair Nightcap 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 Nightcap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nightcap 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 C2-779 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Nightcap
At Valspar, the closest color to Nightcap is Intrigue (T522) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.2 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nightcap
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nightcap is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nightcap
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nightcap is Dusked Purple (343-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusked Purple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nightcap
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Nightcap is Brassica (NO. 271) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brassica swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nightcap
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Nightcap is Pashmina Plum (JG-100) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nightcap
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nightcap is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nightcap
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Gris Morado (SW 9156) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gris Morado swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nightcap
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Soft Charcoal (DE5935) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Soft Charcoal swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nightcap
Behr has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Gray Heather (PPU16-15) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gray Heather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nightcap
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Violet Vibes (1290) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nightcap
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Nightcap — the nearest deck color, Irises (1440), is clearly different (ΔE 5.29). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-779 instead. See the full Irises swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Nightcap
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Nightcap — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 12.89). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-779 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nightcap
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Nightcap — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 13.22). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-779 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →