Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Taliesin |
| SKU | C2-699 |
| Hex | #949D85 |
| RGB | 148, 157, 133 |
| HSL | 83°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Taliesin
Taliesin sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Taliesin 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 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 gray from that brand.
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Taliesin 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 #949D85 in HSL space. Pair Taliesin 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 Taliesin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Taliesin 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 C2-699 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Taliesin
The closest Valspar equivalent of Taliesin is Irish Paddock (5006-4A). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Irish Paddock and you'll get the same color. See the full Irish Paddock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Taliesin
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Taliesin is Shaded Fern (327-4DB). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Shaded Fern and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaded Fern swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Taliesin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Kennebunkport Green (HC-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Taliesin without repainting risk. See the full Kennebunkport Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Taliesin
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Willowbrook Manor (H082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Taliesin without repainting risk. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Taliesin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Taliesin is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Taliesin
At Behr, the closest color to Taliesin is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Taliesin
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Taliesin is Fresh Sod (DE5655) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Sod swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Taliesin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Taliesin is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Taliesin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Taliesin is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taliesin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Taliesin is Green Onyx (SW 9128) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Onyx swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Taliesin
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Taliesin. The nearest is Lichen (NO. 19) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lichen swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Taliesin
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Taliesin — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 5.81). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-699 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Taliesin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Taliesin — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 9.5). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-699 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →