Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Serendipity |
| SKU | C2-668 |
| Hex | #B6B294 |
| RGB | 182, 178, 148 |
| HSL | 53°, 19%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Serendipity
Serendipity sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Serendipity 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
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 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Serendipity 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 #B6B294 in HSL space. Pair Serendipity 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 Serendipity Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Serendipity 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 C2-668 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serendipity
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (SW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Serendipity
The closest Behr equivalent of Serendipity is Canyon Ouvert (N300-4). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Canyon Ouvert and you'll get the same color. See the full Canyon Ouvert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serendipity
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Mosaic Tile (1517), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Mosaic Tile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Serendipity
At Valspar, the closest color to Serendipity is Oakmoss (6005-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.5 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakmoss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serendipity
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Serendipity is Easy (PPG1026-3) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Easy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Serendipity
Glidden has no exact twin of Serendipity. The nearest is Dusty Khaki (45YY 41/181) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serendipity
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Serendipity is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serendipity
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Koi Pond (HGSW 7727), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Koi Pond swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serendipity
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flour Sack (DET632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Flour Sack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Serendipity
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Serendipity is Seasonal (JG-51) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seasonal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serendipity
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Serendipity is Ball Green (NO. 75). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Ball Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Ball Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Serendipity
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Serendipity is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Travertine Path swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Serendipity
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Serendipity. The nearest is Rediscover (0408) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rediscover swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Serendipity
Rodda's nearest match is Artichoke (CA160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serendipity without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Serendipity
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Serendipity is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Serendipity
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Serendipity. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Serendipity
Kompozit has no exact twin of Serendipity. The nearest is Rediscover (0408) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rediscover swatch →