Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Nightcap |
| SKU | C2-779 |
| Hex | #8C8694 |
| RGB | 140, 134, 148 |
| HSL | 266°, 6%, 55% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| 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 by brand
15 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 gray 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Nightcap
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Greyed Heather (10RB 24/081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Nightcap without repainting risk. See the full Soft Greyed Heather 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nightcap
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) 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 Great Greige 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nightcap
Hirshfield's 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nightcap
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Nightcap. The nearest is Voodoo (VOODOO) at ΔE 4.81 — 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 Voodoo 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 →