Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Tamarind |
| SKU | C2-505 |
| Hex | #6C4E58 |
| RGB | 108, 78, 88 |
| HSL | 340°, 16%, 36% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| 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 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 purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tamarind
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, Preference Red (NO. 297), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full Preference Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tamarind
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, County Road (407-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full County Road swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tamarind
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, Deepest Mauve (SW 5), is clearly different (ΔE 6.33). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full Deepest Mauve swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tamarind
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, Vivid Vision (1227), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full Vivid Vision swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tamarind
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, Mountain Currant (JG-171), is clearly different (ΔE 9.01). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full Mountain Currant swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tamarind
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tamarind — the nearest deck color, It's a Date (BD-IT), is clearly different (ΔE 13.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-505 instead. See the full It's a Date swatch →