Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Tamarind |
| SKU | C2-505 |
| Hex | #6C4E58 |
| RGB | 108, 78, 88 |
| HSL | 340°, 16%, 36% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Purple |
About C2 Paint Tamarind
At LRV 9, Tamarind is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Tamarind earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 purple 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
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Tamarind 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 #6C4E58 in HSL space. Pair Tamarind 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 Tamarind Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tamarind 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 C2-505 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Tamarind
Behr's nearest match is Spiced Plum (PPU1-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Tamarind without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Plum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tamarind
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tamarind is Kalamata (AF-630) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamata swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tamarind
At Valspar, the closest color to Tamarind is Passionate (T502) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8.6 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passionate swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tamarind
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tamarind is Positively Purple (PPG13-08) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Positively Purple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tamarind
At Glidden, the closest color to Tamarind is Positively Purple (PPG13-08) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Positively Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tamarind
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tamarind. The nearest is Ravenwood (HGSW 3012) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ravenwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tamarind
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tamarind is Wine Tasting (DEFD07) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wine Tasting swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tamarind
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tamarind is Purple Stiletto (1173) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Stiletto swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tamarind
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tamarind. The nearest is Madder (H0002) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madder swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tamarind
Clare has no exact twin of Tamarind. The nearest is Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Night Groove swatch →