Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Vex |
| SKU | C2-927 |
| Hex | #B9B5A6 |
| RGB | 185, 181, 166 |
| HSL | 47°, 12%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About C2 Paint Vex
Vex sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Vex 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Vex 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 #B9B5A6 in HSL space. Pair Vex 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 Vex Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vex 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 C2-927 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vex
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vex is Pachyderm (SW 9596) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vex
Behr's nearest match is Arid Plains (PPU25-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Vex without repainting risk. See the full Arid Plains swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vex
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Vex is Northern Cliffs (1536). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Northern Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Northern Cliffs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vex
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Sage (5008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vex without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vex
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Vex. The nearest is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pine Crush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vex
At Glidden, the closest color to Vex is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vex
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Vex is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vex
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vex is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vex
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Vex is Wells Gray (DE6242). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Wells Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Wells Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vex
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Vex is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vex
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Vex is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vex
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Vex is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vex
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Vex is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vex
Rodda has no exact twin of Vex. The nearest is Feldspar (CA177) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Vex
Clare has no exact twin of Vex. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Vex
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Vex without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vex
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vex is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →