Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Saguaro |
| SKU | C2-665 |
| Hex | #979E7E |
| RGB | 151, 158, 126 |
| HSL | 73°, 14%, 56% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About C2 Paint Saguaro
Saguaro sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Saguaro is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green 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
Clare
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Saguaro 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 #979E7E in HSL space. Pair Saguaro 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 Saguaro Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saguaro 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 C2-665 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saguaro
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Saguaro is Rookwood Jade (SW 2812). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Rookwood Jade and you'll get the same color. See the full Rookwood Jade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saguaro
At Behr, the closest color to Saguaro is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saguaro
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Aventurine (AF-445), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Saguaro without repainting risk. See the full Aventurine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saguaro
At Valspar, the closest color to Saguaro is Bushel (T617) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bushel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saguaro
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Saguaro is Pine Trail (PPG1115-5) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saguaro
Glidden's nearest match is Olive Grove (10GY 32/204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Saguaro without repainting risk. See the full Olive Grove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saguaro
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Saguaro is Greened Cactus (325-3DB). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greened Cactus and you'll get the same color. See the full Greened Cactus swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saguaro
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Saguaro. The nearest is Chatfield Green (HGSW 2254) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chatfield Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saguaro
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Saguaro is Fairbank Green (DE6250) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fairbank Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Saguaro
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Saguaro is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saguaro
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Saguaro. The nearest is Lichen (NO. 19) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saguaro
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lucky Day (0428), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Saguaro without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saguaro
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Saguaro is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Saguaro
At Rodda, the closest color to Saguaro is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Saguaro
At Clare, the closest color to Saguaro is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Saguaro
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Saguaro. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saguaro
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saguaro is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →