Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Quahog |
| SKU | C2-908 |
| Hex | #A6A290 |
| RGB | 166, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 49°, 11%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Quahog
Quahog sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Quahog 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
19 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Quahog 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 #A6A290 in HSL space. Pair Quahog 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 Quahog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quahog 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 C2-908 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quahog
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quahog is Western Reserve (SW 9597) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Quahog
Behr's nearest match is Espresso Martini (N210-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Quahog without repainting risk. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quahog
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Quahog is Chateau (CSP-140) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quahog
The closest Valspar equivalent of Quahog is Green Turquoise (8004-26D). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Green Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Turquoise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quahog
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Quahog is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quahog
At Glidden, the closest color to Quahog is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quahog
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Quahog is Poised Neutral (440-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quahog
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Quahog is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quahog
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Quahog without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quahog
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Quahog is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quahog
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Quahog is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quahog
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is Wood Shadow (0205) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quahog
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Quahog
Rodda has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is Bay Leaf (CA142) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quahog
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Quahog
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Quahog
At Backdrop, the closest color to Quahog is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Quahog
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quahog
Kompozit has no exact twin of Quahog. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →