Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Riff |
| SKU | C2-811 |
| Hex | #9F9586 |
| RGB | 159, 149, 134 |
| HSL | 36°, 12%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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.
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Riff
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Riff — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-811 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Riff
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Riff — the nearest deck color, Everlasting Sage (0422), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-811 instead. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Riff
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Riff — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-811 instead. See the full Shade swatch →