Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Ostrich |
| SKU | C2-909 |
| Hex | #BFB5A1 |
| RGB | 191, 181, 161 |
| HSL | 40°, 19%, 69% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Ostrich
Ostrich sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Ostrich 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 by brand
16 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 neutral 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
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Ostrich 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 #BFB5A1 in HSL space. Pair Ostrich 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 Ostrich Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ostrich 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 C2-909 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ostrich
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Analytical Gray (SW 7051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ostrich without repainting risk. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ostrich
At Behr, the closest color to Ostrich is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ostrich
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ostrich is Gallery Buff (CSP-225). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gallery Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ostrich
The closest Valspar equivalent of Ostrich is Kiln Clay (T579). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Kiln Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Kiln Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ostrich
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Ostrich. The nearest is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ostrich
At Glidden, the closest color to Ostrich is Chimayo Sage (60YY 44/110) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chimayo Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ostrich
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ostrich is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ostrich
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ostrich is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ostrich
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pigeon Gray (DE6214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ostrich without repainting risk. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ostrich
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ostrich is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ostrich
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ostrich. The nearest is Ash Grey (NO. W9) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ostrich
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Ostrich is Roman Ruins (0225). 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 48 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ostrich
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Ostrich is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ostrich
Rodda has no exact twin of Ostrich. The nearest is Hearth (CA045) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ostrich
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ostrich without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ostrich
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ostrich is Roman Ruins (0225). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Roman Ruins and you'll get the same color. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →