Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Outback |
| SKU | C2-669 |
| Hex | #B2AD84 |
| RGB | 178, 173, 132 |
| HSL | 53°, 23%, 61% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Outback
Outback sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Outback 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.
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Outback 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 #B2AD84 in HSL space. Pair Outback 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 Outback Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Outback 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 C2-669 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Outback
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Outback is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lively Ivy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Outback
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ivy Lane (523), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Ivy Lane swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Outback
Behr's nearest match is Tarragon Tease (PPU9-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Tarragon Tease swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Outback
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Outback without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Outback
At Kompozit, the closest color to Outback is Bamboo Forest (0401) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Outback
At Valspar, the closest color to Outback is Terrarium (V059-4) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terrarium swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Outback
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Outback is That's Atomic (DET504) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full That's Atomic swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Outback
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Outback is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Outback
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Outback is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone White swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outback
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Majolica Green (SW 13) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Majolica Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Outback
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Outback
Clare has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Outback
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Outback — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-669 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →