Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Tempura |
| SKU | C2-842 |
| Hex | #AE966E |
| RGB | 174, 150, 110 |
| HSL | 38°, 28%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Tempura
Tempura 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 orange 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.
Tempura is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 neutral 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
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Tempura 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 #AE966E in HSL space. Pair Tempura 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 Tempura Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tempura 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 C2-842 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tempura
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (SW 6137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tempura
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Rock (290F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tempura
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tyler Taupe (HC-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Tyler Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tempura
At Valspar, the closest color to Tempura is Brussels Sprouts (8004-22E) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brussels Sprouts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tempura
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Jute (PPG1098-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Jute swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tempura
Glidden's nearest match is Jute (PPG1098-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Jute swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tempura
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tempura is Petit Shallot (217-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Petit Shallot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tempura
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tempura
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tempura is Sunbaked Adobe (DET652) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunbaked Adobe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tempura
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tempura. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tempura
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is There's No Place Like Home (0318), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tempura without repainting risk. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tempura
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Tempura is Bauhaus Gold (0303). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tempura
Rodda has no exact twin of Tempura. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tempura
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tempura is Bauhaus Gold (0303). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →