Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Thread Count |
| SKU | C2-830 |
| Hex | #BCAD95 |
| RGB | 188, 173, 149 |
| HSL | 37°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Thread Count
At Glidden, the closest color to Thread Count is True Khaki (PPG14-27) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thread Count
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Thread Count is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155) — very close at ΔE 2.11, 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 Tangled Tan 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Thread Count
At Hirshfield's, 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Thread Count
Rodda's nearest match is Ginger (CA086), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thread Count without repainting risk. See the full Ginger swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Thread Count
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Thread Count. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal 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 →