Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Sanguine |
| SKU | C2-651 |
| Hex | #C9B47E |
| RGB | 201, 180, 126 |
| HSL | 43°, 41%, 64% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Sanguine
Sanguine sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Sanguine is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Sanguine 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 #C9B47E in HSL space. Pair Sanguine 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 Sanguine Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sanguine 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 C2-651 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sanguine
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sanguine is Westwood Tan (256). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Westwood Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Westwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sanguine
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sanguine is Shore Grass (221-4DB). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Shore Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sanguine
Behr's nearest match is Perennial Gold (S310-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sanguine without repainting risk. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanguine
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cool Avocado (SW 9029), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sanguine without repainting risk. See the full Cool Avocado swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sanguine
At Valspar, the closest color to Sanguine is Fresh Peas (P021) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44.6 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sanguine
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sanguine is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sanguine
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sanguine is Bakelite Yellow (DET657) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bakelite Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sanguine
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sanguine is Summer Pear (JG-44) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sanguine
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sanguine. The nearest is Gold Digger (0877) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sanguine
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sanguine. The nearest is Somber (PPG1093-4) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Somber swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sanguine
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sanguine. The nearest is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sanguine
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sanguine — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.2). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-651 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sanguine
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sanguine — the nearest deck color, Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), is clearly different (ΔE 14.82). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-651 instead. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →