Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Serendipity |
| SKU | C2-668 |
| Hex | #B6B294 |
| RGB | 182, 178, 148 |
| HSL | 53°, 19%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| 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 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.
Farrow & Ball
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Serendipity
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Serendipity — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-668 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Serendipity
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Serendipity — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 5.78). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-668 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →