Sangria
C2-509 · #876066 · LRV 14 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Sangria14
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Sangria, Really?
Sangria reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-509 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sangria
Sangria works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Sangria
With an LRV of 14, Sangria is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Sangria are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-509 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Spiced PotpourriS130-6 · Behr | 3.9 | 15 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Love Affair1266 · Benjamin Moore | 2.8 | 13 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Mauving UpV078-5 · Valspar | 2.7 | 15 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | CabernetPPG1049-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Attic Trunk Red90RR 14/151 · Glidden | 1.3 | 14 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Strawberry Shade302-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.2 | 12 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Sangria within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #876066 in HSL space. Pair Sangria with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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