Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Thread Count |
| SKU | C2-830 |
| Hex | #BCAD95 |
| RGB | 188, 173, 149 |
| HSL | 37°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Thread Count
Thread Count sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Thread Count 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.
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Thread Count 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 #BCAD95 in HSL space. Pair Thread Count 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 Thread Count Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thread Count 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 C2-830 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Thread Count
The closest Behr equivalent of Thread Count is Nile Sand (UL170-19). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Nile Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Nile Sand swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thread Count
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Portico (SW 7548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thread Count without repainting risk. See the full Portico swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thread Count
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Embossed Letter (JG-106), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thread Count without repainting risk. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thread Count
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Egyptian Sand (DE6207), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thread Count without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thread Count
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thread Count without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thread Count
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Thread Count is Woolen Sweater (418-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woolen Sweater swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Thread Count
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Thread Count is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thread Count
At Valspar, the closest color to Thread Count is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thread Count
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Thread Count is Embassy Green (1523) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Embassy Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thread Count
At Kompozit, the closest color to Thread Count is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thread Count
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Thread Count. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thread Count
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Thread Count — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 9.2). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-830 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Thread Count
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Thread Count — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-830 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →