Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Parador |
| SKU | C2-922 |
| Hex | #988F7B |
| RGB | 152, 143, 123 |
| HSL | 41°, 12%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Parador
Parador sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Parador 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Parador 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 #988F7B in HSL space. Pair Parador 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 Parador Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Parador 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 C2-922 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Parador
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Parador is Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bunglehouse Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Bunglehouse Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Parador
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Parador is Stone Cottage (421-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Stone Cottage and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Parador
The closest Valspar equivalent of Parador is Good Earth (8004-23E). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Good Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Good Earth swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Parador
Behr's nearest match is Smokey Tan (BXC-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Parador without repainting risk. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Parador
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Parador is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Parador
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Parador is Sage Mountain (1488) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Parador
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Parador is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Parador
At Kompozit, the closest color to Parador is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Parador
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Parador. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Parador
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Parador. The nearest is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Parador
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Parador — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.31). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-922 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Parador
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Parador — the nearest deck color, Charleston Gray (NO. 243), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-922 instead. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Parador
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Parador — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-922 instead. See the full Shade swatch →