Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Timbuktu |
| SKU | C2-614 |
| Hex | #775E4B |
| RGB | 119, 94, 75 |
| HSL | 26°, 23%, 38% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About C2 Paint Timbuktu
With an LRV of 12, Timbuktu is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Timbuktu works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 brown 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Timbuktu 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 #775E4B in HSL space. Pair Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Timbuktu 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 C2-614 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Timbuktu
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Timbuktu is Caraïbe (SW 9090). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Caraïbe and you'll get the same color. See the full Caraïbe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Timbuktu
Behr's nearest match is Rich Walnut (PMD-60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Rich Walnut swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Timbuktu
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Timbuktu is Coconut Grove (1029). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Coconut Grove and you'll get the same color. See the full Coconut Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Timbuktu
Valspar has no exact twin of Timbuktu. The nearest is Crater (V135-6) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.9 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Timbuktu
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Ripple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Timbuktu
Glidden's nearest match is Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Ripple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Timbuktu
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Distressed Leather (413-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Distressed Leather swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Timbuktu
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Timbuktu is Reclaimed Wood (HGSW 3092). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Reclaimed Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Timbuktu
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coffee Purveyors (DEBN45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Coffee Purveyors swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Timbuktu
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Timbuktu. The nearest is Cognac (JG-164) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cognac swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Timbuktu
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Timbuktu is Wainscot (NO. 55) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wainscot swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Timbuktu
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Timbuktu is Christmas Ornament (0186) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Christmas Ornament swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Timbuktu
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Hickory Nut (H0137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Hickory Nut swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Timbuktu
Rodda has no exact twin of Timbuktu. The nearest is Clove (CA060) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clove swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Timbuktu
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Timbuktu is Cigarro (CIGARRO) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cigarro swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Timbuktu
At Backdrop, the closest color to Timbuktu is Buenos Aires (BD-BA) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Timbuktu
Kompozit's nearest match is Dapper (0192), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Timbuktu without repainting risk. See the full Dapper swatch →