Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Olmsted |
| SKU | C2-939 |
| Hex | #979785 |
| RGB | 151, 151, 133 |
| HSL | 60°, 8%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Olmsted
Olmsted sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Olmsted 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Olmsted 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 #979785 in HSL space. Pair Olmsted 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 Olmsted Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Olmsted 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 C2-939 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Olmsted
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Olmsted is Elemental Green (DE6271). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Elemental Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Elemental Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olmsted
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Green Earth (SW 7748), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olmsted without repainting risk. See the full Green Earth swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Olmsted
Behr's nearest match is Milk Thistle (MQ6-26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olmsted without repainting risk. See the full Milk Thistle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Olmsted
Kompozit's nearest match is Everlasting Sage (0422), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olmsted without repainting risk. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Olmsted
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Olmsted is Gettysburg Gray (HC-107) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gettysburg Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Olmsted
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Olmsted is Restoration (PPG1031-4) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restoration swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Olmsted
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Olmsted is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Olmsted
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Olmsted is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Olmsted
At Valspar, the closest color to Olmsted is Gray Expose (5007-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.6 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Expose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Olmsted
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Olmsted. The nearest is Cypress Garden (424-4DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cypress Garden swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Olmsted
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Olmsted — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-939 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Olmsted
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Olmsted — the nearest deck color, Chemise (NO. 216), is clearly different (ΔE 6.35). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-939 instead. See the full Chemise swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Olmsted
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Olmsted — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-939 instead. See the full Anita swatch →