Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Tempura |
| SKU | C2-842 |
| Hex | #AE966E |
| RGB | 174, 150, 110 |
| HSL | 38°, 28%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tempura
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tempura — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-842 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tempura
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tempura — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 8.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-842 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tempura
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tempura — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.76). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-842 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →