Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Vroom |
| SKU | C2-584 |
| Hex | #AF5A44 |
| RGB | 175, 90, 68 |
| HSL | 12°, 44%, 48% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About C2 Paint Vroom
With an LRV of 17, Vroom is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Vroom works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 orange 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
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Vroom 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 #AF5A44 in HSL space. Pair Vroom 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 Vroom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vroom 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 C2-584 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vroom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vroom is Jalapeño (SW 6629) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jalapeño swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vroom
At Behr, the closest color to Vroom is Tibetan Orange (PPU2-14) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tibetan Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vroom
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is China Red (CW-310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vroom without repainting risk. See the full China Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vroom
At Valspar, the closest color to Vroom is Caliente (M104) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caliente swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vroom
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vroom without repainting risk. See the full Glowing Firelight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Vroom
The closest Glidden equivalent of Vroom is Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Glidden is your counter, order Glowing Firelight and you'll get the same color. See the full Glowing Firelight swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vroom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Vroom is Sun-Baked (208-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun-Baked swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vroom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Vroom is Peppery (HGSW 1082) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Vroom
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Vroom is Iron Ore (DE5153). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Iron Ore and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Ore swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vroom
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Vroom. The nearest is On Bosque (JG-36) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On Bosque swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vroom
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Vroom. The nearest is Harissa (NO. 9916) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harissa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vroom
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Vroom is Sun's Rage (1053). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sun's Rage and you'll get the same color. See the full Sun's Rage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Vroom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Vroom is Pretty Parasol (1039) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Parasol swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Vroom
Rodda has no exact twin of Vroom. The nearest is Terracotta (CA224) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vroom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vroom is Pretty Parasol (1039) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Parasol swatch →