Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Riff |
| SKU | C2-811 |
| Hex | #9F9586 |
| RGB | 159, 149, 134 |
| HSL | 36°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Riff
Riff sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Riff 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 Riff 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 #9F9586 in HSL space. Pair Riff 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 Riff Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Riff 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 C2-811 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Riff
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Riff is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honed Soapstone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Riff
The closest Behr equivalent of Riff is Greywood (HDC-CT-20). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Riff
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Riff is Gothic Arch (CSP-80) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Arch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Riff
Valspar's nearest match is Coastal Villa (6005-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Riff without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Riff
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Riff is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Stone Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Riff
The closest Glidden equivalent of Riff is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Stone Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Riff
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mission Brown (405-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Riff without repainting risk. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Riff
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stacked Stone (HGSW 3464), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Riff without repainting risk. See the full Stacked Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Riff
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barnwood Gray (DET620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Riff without repainting risk. See the full Barnwood Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Riff
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Riff is Chemise (NO. 216) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Riff
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Riff without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Riff
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Riff is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Riff
At Rodda, the closest color to Riff is Burlap (CA070) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Riff
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Riff. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Riff
At Backdrop, the closest color to Riff is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →