Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Pond's Edge |
| SKU | BD31 |
| Hex | #B19870 |
| RGB | 177, 152, 112 |
| HSL | 37°, 29%, 57% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe 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.
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.
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 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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Pond's Edge
Glidden's nearest match is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). 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 Toasted Sesame 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pond's Edge
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). 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 Burlap 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pond's Edge
The closest Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pond's Edge
Rodda has no exact twin of Pond's Edge. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.03 — 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 Rye 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 →
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 →