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C2 PAINT · C2-648

C2 Paint Serengeti#B1994E · LRV 33

Serengeti reads as a yellow / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what C2 Paint C2-648 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT SERENGETI
RGB 177, 153, 78 LRV 33

Color spec

Brand C2 Paint
Name Serengeti
SKU C2-648
Hex #B1994E
RGB 177, 153, 78
HSL 45°, 39%, 50%
LRV 33
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Yellow

About C2 Paint Serengeti

Serengeti sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.

Serengeti is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 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 yellow from that brand.

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.23
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DET497 · #B39953 · ΔE 1.23 · LRV 32
DE5439 · #BC9B4E · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 32
DE5488 · #AD9E4B · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 32
DE5509 · #A99E54 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 32
DE6167 · #B39355 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 29

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1108-7 · #AD9651 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 31
PPG1109-6 · #B59F55 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 35
PPG1110-5 · #A89954 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 32
PPG1116-6 · #A69A5C · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 32
PPG1106-6 · #BF9956 · ΔE 5.17 · LRV 35

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
266 · #B09755 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 32
385 · #AD9B4A · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 32
258 · #B19557 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 32
2151-30 · #BB9951 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 34
CW-425 · #BB9951 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 34

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All yellow at Behr →
330F-5 · #B39C43 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 34
BNC-15 · #AE985D · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 32
S300-5 · #B6954F · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 32
310F-5 · #BC9850 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 34
330D-6 · #BD963F · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 33

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6403 · #B89B59 · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 34
SW 6409 · #B1975F · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 32
SW 6396 · #BC934D · ΔE 5.79 · LRV 32
SW 7699 · #BA9A67 · ΔE 6.4 · LRV 35
SW 6699 · #C49832 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All yellow at Valspar →
3008-7B · #B49D5F · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 34.8
T520 · #AE945D · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 31.1
V055-5 · #BC953F · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 32.6
P090 · #B79355 · ΔE 5.27 · LRV 31.8
8003-23E · #B4945D · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 32

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.36
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
120-6DB · #BFA156 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 37
221-5DB · #B1975F · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 32
122-7DB · #A99131 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 29
319-6DB · #BC934D · ΔE 5.79 · LRV 32
219-7DB · #C49832 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.86
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0871 · #BC9F60 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 36
0809 · #BF9F43 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 36
0802 · #A89B45 · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 32
0885 · #B7985D · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 33
0899 · #BD9454 · ΔE 6.39 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.97
All yellow at Kompozit →
0871 · #BA9B5D · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 35
0802 · #A5953B · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 30
0809 · #BD9C3A · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 35
0388 · #AE9F65 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 35
0885 · #B49356 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 31

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.74
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 6.74 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 12.12 · LRV 35
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 19.91 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-58 · #8EA992 · ΔE 20.82 · LRV 36
PNT100-DP-50 · #93B697 · ΔE 21.51 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.54
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 66 · #CB9E59 · ΔE 7.54 · LRV 38
NO. 45 · #BA9368 · ΔE 9.98 · LRV 32
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 10.6 · LRV 33
NO. 46 · #BD8C5F · ΔE 12.3 · LRV 30
NO. 287 · #919F70 · ΔE 13.61 · LRV 32

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.51
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-152 · #A8875F · ΔE 10.51 · LRV 26
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 11.39 · LRV 31
JG-166 · #B1A789 · ΔE 11.59 · LRV 39
JG-128 · #A39B89 · ΔE 14.5 · LRV 33
JG-57 · #979A82 · ΔE 14.91 · LRV 31

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 13.81
All yellow at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 13.81 · LRV 33
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 14.51 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 16.95 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 19.72 · LRV 38
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 24.3 · LRV 38

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The nearest shades to Serengeti within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

C2-633 · LRV 35
C2-874 · LRV 34
BD75 · LRV 31
C2-649 · LRV 36
C2-842 · LRV 32
BD31 · LRV 33

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B1994E in HSL space. Pair Serengeti with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B1994E + #4E66B1
TRIADIC
#B1994E · #4EB199 · #994EB1
ANALOGOUS
#B1674E · #B1994E · #98B14E

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.79:1 fail
Sample text on black
7.54:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

C2 Paint Serengeti Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Serengeti 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 C2-648 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Serengeti

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Viva Las Vegas (DET497), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Serengeti without repainting risk. See the full Viva Las Vegas swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Serengeti

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Obsession (PPG1108-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Serengeti without repainting risk. See the full Obsession swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Serengeti

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Serengeti is Savannah Moss (385) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah Moss swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Serengeti

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Serengeti is Escapade Gold (SW 6403) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Serengeti

At Valspar, the closest color to Serengeti is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Serengeti

At Behr, the closest color to Serengeti is Spiced Mustard (S300-5) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Mustard swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Serengeti

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Serengeti. The nearest is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Serengeti

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Serengeti. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Serengeti

Kompozit has no exact twin of Serengeti. The nearest is Jungle Expedition (0885) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Serengeti

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Serengeti — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-648 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Serengeti

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Serengeti — the nearest deck color, Sand (NO. 45), is clearly different (ΔE 9.98). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-648 instead. See the full Sand swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Serengeti

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Serengeti — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 11.39). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-648 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Serengeti

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Serengeti — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 13.81). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-648 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →

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