Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Outback |
| SKU | C2-669 |
| Hex | #B2AD84 |
| RGB | 178, 173, 132 |
| HSL | 53°, 23%, 61% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Outback
The closest Glidden equivalent of Outback is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Lively Ivy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lively Ivy 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Outback
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Outback is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Outback
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Bayberry Wax (H0110) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Outback
Rodda has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 4.21 — 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 Heathered Herb 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 →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Outback
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Outback. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles 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 →