Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Russian Olive |
| SKU | C2-941 |
| Hex | #ACAEA2 |
| RGB | 172, 174, 162 |
| HSL | 70°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 by brand
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Russian Olive
Glidden's nearest match is Loden Frost Green (10GY 42/088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Russian Olive without repainting risk. See the full Loden Frost Green 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Russian Olive
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Russian Olive is Escape Gray (HGSW 3265). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Escape Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Escape Gray 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 →
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 →
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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Russian Olive
The closest Rodda equivalent of Russian Olive is Dewdrop (CA178). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Rodda is your counter, order Dewdrop and you'll get the same color. See the full Dewdrop swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Russian Olive
Portola Paints's nearest match is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Russian Olive without repainting risk. See the full Aberdeen 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 →