Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Pondstone |
| SKU | C2-935 |
| Hex | #7D7E69 |
| RGB | 125, 126, 105 |
| HSL | 63°, 9%, 45% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About C2 Paint Pondstone
With an LRV of 20, Pondstone is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Pondstone works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Pondstone 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 #7D7E69 in HSL space. Pair Pondstone 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 Pondstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pondstone 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 C2-935 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pondstone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pondstone is Dried Thyme (SW 6186) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dried Thyme swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pondstone
The closest Behr equivalent of Pondstone is Restful Brown (BNC-36). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). If Behr is your counter, order Restful Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Restful Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pondstone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pondstone is Galápagos Green (475) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Galápagos Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pondstone
At Valspar, the closest color to Pondstone is Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Eucalyptus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pondstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pondstone is Pine Garland (PPG1126-6) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Garland swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pondstone
At Glidden, the closest color to Pondstone is Pine Garland (PPG1126-6) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Garland swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pondstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pondstone is Sweetbrier (425-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweetbrier swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pondstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pondstone is Farm to Table (HGSW 3263) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm to Table swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pondstone
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Pondstone is Dried Chive (DE6272). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Dried Chive and you'll get the same color. See the full Dried Chive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pondstone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Pondstone is Bespoke Green (JG-61) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bespoke Green swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pondstone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pondstone. The nearest is Dibber (NO. 312) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dibber swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pondstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pondstone is Bowling Green (0437) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bowling Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pondstone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Pondstone. The nearest is Pendula Garden (0429) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pondstone
Rodda has no exact twin of Pondstone. The nearest is Wheatgrass (CA174) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheatgrass swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pondstone
At Clare, the closest color to Pondstone is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pondstone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Pondstone. The nearest is Old Soul (BD-OS) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pondstone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Pondstone. The nearest is Pendula Garden (0429) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →