Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Temptation |
| SKU | C2-523 |
| Hex | #A4545A |
| RGB | 164, 84, 90 |
| HSL | 356°, 32%, 49% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About C2 Paint Temptation
With an LRV of 15, Temptation is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Temptation works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Temptation 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 #A4545A in HSL space. Pair Temptation 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 Temptation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Temptation 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 C2-523 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Temptation
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Temptation. The nearest is Bravado Red (SW 6320) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bravado Red swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Temptation
Behr's nearest match is Ski Patrol (T13-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Temptation without repainting risk. See the full Ski Patrol swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Temptation
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Temptation is Fascinator Rose (2085-30) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fascinator Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Temptation
At Valspar, the closest color to Temptation is Ruby Petals (M223) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Petals swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Temptation
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Temptation is Wright Raspberry (FLLW577) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Raspberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Temptation
At Glidden, the closest color to Temptation is Salsa Red (10YR 14/348) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salsa Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Temptation
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Temptation. The nearest is Red Rainboot (205-6DB) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Rainboot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Temptation
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Temptation is Red Rock (DE5097) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Rock swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Temptation
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Temptation is Moonrose (1103) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonrose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Temptation
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Temptation is The Ego Has Landed (1096) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Ego Has Landed swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Temptation
Clare has no exact twin of Temptation. The nearest is Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Temptation
At Kompozit, the closest color to Temptation is The Ego Has Landed (1096) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full The Ego Has Landed swatch →