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C2 Paint Pond's Edge#B19870 · LRV 33

Pond's Edge reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what C2 Paint BD31 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT POND'S EDGE
RGB 177, 152, 112 LRV 33

Color spec

Brand C2 Paint
Name Pond's Edge
SKU BD31
Hex #B19870
RGB 177, 152, 112
HSL 37°, 29%, 57%
LRV 33
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About C2 Paint Pond's Edge

Pond's Edge sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.

Pond's Edge 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 each

5 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.

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.46
All neutral at Kompozit →
0297 · #B19971 · ΔE 0.46 · LRV 33
0303 · #B0986F · ΔE 0.57 · LRV 33
0318 · #AD9569 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 31
0311 · #AE9567 · ΔE 2 · LRV 31
0324 · #AC986A · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 32

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0261 · #B39973 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 33
0318 · #AF986D · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 33
0892 · #B39566 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 32
0311 · #B09A6C · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 33
0324 · #AF9C70 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 34

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.04
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-43 · #B1966F · ΔE 1.04 · LRV 32
1062 · #B6976C · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 32
1098 · #B39666 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 32
1077 · #B0987A · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 33
AF-125 · #B29678 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 33

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1096-5 · #B3966D · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 33
PPG1099-5 · #AF9A74 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 33
PPG1098-5 · #AD9774 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 32
PPG1101-5 · #AC9977 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 33
PPG1104-5 · #AD996B · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 33

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6137 · #AC9571 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 32
SW 9537 · #B49D7B · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 35
SW 7540 · #B09879 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 33
SW 9104 · #B99974 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 34
SW 9097 · #B59778 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 33

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All neutral at Behr →
280F-4 · #B09673 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 32
290F-4 · #AB976D · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 32
N250-4 · #B59874 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 34
ECC-24-1 · #BA9971 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 34
QE-36 · #AD9C74 · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 34

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.33
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
216-4DB · #B79B77 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 35
415-5DB · #B09879 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 33
217-5DB · #B5946B · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 32
321-4DB · #AF9C6E · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 34
416-5DB · #B0997E · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 34

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.4
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6180 · #B89B6B · ΔE 2.4 · LRV 33
DE6187 · #AF9968 · ΔE 3 · LRV 31
DEBN57 · #AD9B7C · ΔE 3.26 · LRV 33
DET652 · #AB9A6E · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 32
DE6117 · #B49375 · ΔE 5.45 · LRV 30

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All neutral at Valspar →
T580 · #AE9C7D · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 34.2
M148 · #B09A7D · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 34
3003-9C · #B59A7C · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 34.4
3002-9C · #B79878 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 33.8
6007-4A · #A7986B · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 31.7

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.43
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 20 · #B49D82 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 35
NO. 45 · #BA9368 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 32
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 6.9 · LRV 33
NO. 46 · #BD8C5F · ΔE 7.75 · LRV 30
NO. 28 · #B19C8D · ΔE 9.02 · LRV 35

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.89
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 12 · LRV 35
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 14.87 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 20.1 · LRV 36
PNT100-MD-28 · #C88883 · ΔE 20.29 · LRV 32

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.84
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-152 · #A8875F · ΔE 5.84 · LRV 26
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 7.23 · LRV 39
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 8.58 · LRV 33
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 8.72 · LRV 31
JG-57 · #979A82 · ΔE 12.29 · LRV 31

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.21
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 7.21 · LRV 33
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 7.66 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 14.6 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 15.33 · LRV 38
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 17.47 · LRV 38

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The nearest shades to Pond's Edge within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

C2-842 · LRV 32
BD76 · LRV 35
C2-874 · LRV 34
C2-857 · LRV 32
C2-633 · LRV 35
BD75 · LRV 31

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B19870 in HSL space. Pair Pond's Edge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B19870 + #7089B1
TRIADIC
#B19870 · #70B198 · #9870B1
ANALOGOUS
#B17770 · #B19870 · #AAB170

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.77:1 fail
Sample text on black
7.59:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

C2 Paint Pond's Edge Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Pond's Edge 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 BD31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Kompozit Equivalent of Pond's Edge

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pond's Edge is Bauhaus Gold (0303). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tyler Taupe (HC-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pond's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Tyler Taupe swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pond's Edge without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pond's Edge

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pond's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Creamy Caramel swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Behr's nearest match is Burnt Almond (280F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pond's Edge without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pond's Edge

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pond's Edge is Artisan Tan (SW 7540) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artisan Tan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pond's Edge

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pond's Edge is Petit Shallot (217-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Petit Shallot swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pond's Edge. The nearest is Sunbaked Adobe (DET652) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunbaked Adobe swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Valspar has no exact twin of Pond's Edge. The nearest is Doe Eyes (3002-9C) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.8 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Doe Eyes swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pond's Edge. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Clare has no exact twin of Pond's Edge. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pond's Edge — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.21). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD31 instead. See the full Anita swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pond's Edge

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pond's Edge — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint BD31 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →

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