Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Scout |
| SKU | C2-826 |
| Hex | #A79680 |
| RGB | 167, 150, 128 |
| HSL | 34°, 18%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Scout
Scout sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Scout 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 by brand
18 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 neutral 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Scout 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 #A79680 in HSL space. Pair Scout 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 Scout Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scout 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 C2-826 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scout
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sanderling (SW 7513), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scout
At Behr, the closest color to Scout is Silent Sands (T17-11) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silent Sands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scout
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Beige Gray (ES-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Scout
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scout
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Scout
At Glidden, the closest color to Scout is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brushwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scout
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Scout is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scout
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Domaine (HGSW 3443), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Scout
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wooden Peg (DE6215), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Wooden Peg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Scout
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Scout. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scout
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Scout is Hopedale Beige (H121) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Scout
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Scout is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Scout
Rodda's nearest match is Basil (CA143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Basil swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Scout
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Scout. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Scout
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Scout without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scout
Kompozit has no exact twin of Scout. The nearest is Country Dweller (0176) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Country Dweller swatch →