Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Palomino |
| SKU | C2-575 |
| Hex | #D5B07A |
| RGB | 213, 176, 122 |
| HSL | 36°, 52%, 66% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Palomino
Palomino 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.
Palomino 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Palomino 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 #D5B07A in HSL space. Pair Palomino 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 Palomino Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palomino 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 C2-575 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palomino
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Trumpet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palomino
Behr's nearest match is Mustard Field (HDC-AC-08), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Mustard Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Palomino
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Ochre (CW-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palomino
Valspar's nearest match is Young at Heart (3003-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.7 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Young at Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palomino
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Palomino is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Drops Of Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palomino
The closest Glidden equivalent of Palomino is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4). At ΔE 0.7 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 Glidden is your counter, order Drops Of Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palomino
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Palomino. The nearest is Honey Hive (213-4DB) at ΔE 3.59 — 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 Honey Hive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palomino
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Etruscan Gold (HGSW 2195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Etruscan Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palomino
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sweet Honey Maple (DESS20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Honey Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Palomino
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Palomino is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palomino
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Palomino is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palomino
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palomino without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palomino
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Palomino is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Gold Digger swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Palomino
At Rodda, the closest color to Palomino is Ochre (CA126) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ochre swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Palomino
Clare has no exact twin of Palomino. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palomino
At Kompozit, the closest color to Palomino is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Gold Digger swatch →