Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Russian Olive |
| SKU | C2-941 |
| Hex | #ACAEA2 |
| RGB | 172, 174, 162 |
| HSL | 70°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Russian Olive
Russian Olive sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Russian Olive 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 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 gray from that brand.
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Behr
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Russian Olive 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 #ACAEA2 in HSL space. Pair Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Russian Olive 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 C2-941 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Russian Olive
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Russian Olive is Silverado Ranch (0421). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Silverado Ranch and you'll get the same color. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Russian Olive
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Russian Olive is Escape Gray (SW 6185). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Escape Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Escape Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Russian Olive
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Woodsy Gray (425-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Russian Olive without repainting risk. See the full Woodsy Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Russian Olive
Valspar's nearest match is Coastal Jetty (5007-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39.5 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Russian Olive without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Jetty swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Russian Olive
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Russian Olive is Light Drizzle (PPG1033-4) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Drizzle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Russian Olive
At Backdrop, the closest color to Russian Olive is Nuevo (BD-NU) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Russian Olive
At Behr, the closest color to Russian Olive is Wells Gray (PPU25-06) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wells Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Russian Olive
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Russian Olive is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Russian Olive
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Russian Olive is Cupola (JG-14) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Russian Olive
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Russian Olive is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Russian Olive
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Russian Olive. The nearest is Heart of Stone (DEGR17) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Russian Olive
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Russian Olive — the nearest deck color, Fair Maiden (0456), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-941 instead. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Russian Olive
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Russian Olive — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 8.21). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-941 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →