Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Rite of Spring |
| SKU | C2-715 |
| Hex | #9EACA0 |
| RGB | 158, 172, 160 |
| HSL | 129°, 8%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Rite of Spring
Rite of Spring sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Rite of Spring is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Rite of Spring 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 #9EACA0 in HSL space. Pair Rite of Spring 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 Rite of Spring Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rite of Spring 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 C2-715 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Halcyon Green (SW 6213), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Halcyon Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rite of Spring
The closest Behr equivalent of Rite of Spring is Green Balsam (PPU11-15). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Behr is your counter, order Green Balsam and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Balsam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Scenic Drive (697), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Scenic Drive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rite of Spring
The closest Valspar equivalent of Rite of Spring is Sigh of Relief (V098-3). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Sigh of Relief and you'll get the same color. See the full Sigh of Relief swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rite of Spring. The nearest is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rite of Spring
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Desert Lake (HGSW 3295), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Desert Lake swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rite of Spring
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rite of Spring is Casting Shadow (DE6291) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Casting Shadow swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Pond Green (NO. G7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Heavenly Garden (0457), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rite of Spring
At Clare, the closest color to Rite of Spring is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Rite of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rite of Spring
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rite of Spring. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →