Stream
C2-937 · #778075 · LRV 21 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Essex Green6
- 2Vintage Vogue12
- 3Stream21
- 4Evergreen Fog30
- 5Clary Sage41
What Color Is Stream, Really?
Stream reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-937 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Stream
Stream works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
How Lighting Changes Stream
With an LRV of 21, Stream is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Stream are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-937 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | TaigaSW 9654 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 21 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cedar ForestHDC-AC-22 · Behr | 2.7 | 21 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | LushAF-475 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 21 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Salty Sea8003-34F · Valspar | 2.6 | 21 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Calabash ClashPPG1135-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 21 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Calabash ClashPPG1135-6 · Glidden | 3.7 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Stream within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #778075 in HSL space. Pair Stream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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