Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Stockholm |
| SKU | C2-750 |
| Hex | #9EAEBD |
| RGB | 158, 174, 189 |
| HSL | 209°, 19%, 68% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Stockholm
Stockholm sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Stockholm is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Stockholm 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 #9EAEBD in HSL space. Pair Stockholm 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 Stockholm Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stockholm 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 C2-750 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stockholm
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Stockholm. The nearest is Dockside Blue (SW 7601) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Stockholm
At Behr, the closest color to Stockholm is Rainy Sidewalk (HDC-CT-24) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rainy Sidewalk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stockholm
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Stockholm is Little Falls (1621) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Little Falls swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stockholm
Valspar's nearest match is Paris Gray (M329), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Paris Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stockholm
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Set in Stone (PPG1040-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Set in Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Stockholm
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Traditional Blue (70BG 41/076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Soft Traditional Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stockholm
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Alchemist Blue (339-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Alchemist Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stockholm
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Stockholm is Behind Blue Eyes (HGSW 3345) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Behind Blue Eyes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stockholm
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Stockholm is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stockholm
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Kittiwake (NO. 307), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stockholm
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stockholm is Chicago Skyline (0631) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Skyline swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stockholm
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Blue Pot (0624), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Blue Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stockholm
At Rodda, the closest color to Stockholm is Sheer Clouds (R087) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stockholm
Backdrop has no exact twin of Stockholm. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stockholm
Kompozit's nearest match is Blue Pot (0624), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Stockholm without repainting risk. See the full Blue Pot swatch →