Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Veneer |
| SKU | C2-857 |
| Hex | #B49370 |
| RGB | 180, 147, 112 |
| HSL | 31°, 31%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Veneer
Veneer 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.
Veneer 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 Veneer 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 #B49370 in HSL space. Pair Veneer 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 Veneer Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Veneer 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 C2-857 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veneer
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Veneer is Baguette (SW 6123) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Baguette swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Veneer
Behr's nearest match is Baguette (MQ2-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Veneer
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Autumn Leaf (1131), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Leaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Veneer
Valspar's nearest match is Coyote Wild (8004-18D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Coyote Wild swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Veneer
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Veneer is Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creamy Caramel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Veneer
At Glidden, the closest color to Veneer is Hot Mustard Seed (10YY 31/218) — very close at ΔE 2.06, 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 Hot Mustard Seed swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Veneer
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Petit Shallot (217-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Petit Shallot swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veneer
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Veneer is Baguette (HGSW 2183) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Veneer
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Colorado Trail (DE6117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Colorado Trail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Veneer
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Veneer is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 2.46, 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 Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Veneer
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Veneer
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Veneer
The closest Rodda equivalent of Veneer is Rye (CA101). 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 32 vs 32). If Rodda is your counter, order Rye and you'll get the same color. See the full Rye swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Veneer
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Veneer. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Veneer
Kompozit's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veneer without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →