Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Weathervane |
| SKU | BD20 |
| Hex | #5E5F63 |
| RGB | 94, 95, 99 |
| HSL | 228°, 3%, 38% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Weathervane
With an LRV of 11, Weathervane is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Weathervane works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool 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 gray 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
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Weathervane 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 #5E5F63 in HSL space. Pair Weathervane 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 Weathervane Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Weathervane 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 BD20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Weathervane
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cloak Gray (SW 6278), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Cloak Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Weathervane
At Behr, the closest color to Weathervane is Shades On (T17-10) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shades On swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Weathervane
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Weathervane is Anchor Gray (2126-30) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchor Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Weathervane
At Valspar, the closest color to Weathervane is Carriage Wheel (M330) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.5 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carriage Wheel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Weathervane
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Glazed Granite swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Weathervane
Glidden's nearest match is Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Glazed Granite swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Weathervane
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Thunderous Gray (444-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Thunderous Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Weathervane
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mercury Peak (HGSW 3372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Mercury Peak swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Weathervane
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sheet Metal (DE6356), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Weathervane without repainting risk. See the full Sheet Metal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Weathervane
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Weathervane is Autumn Gray (JG-143) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Weathervane
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Weathervane is Beetle Black (NO. G16) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beetle Black swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Weathervane
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Weathervane. The nearest is Blackwater (1320) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackwater swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Weathervane
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Weathervane is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Weathervane
At Rodda, the closest color to Weathervane is Ash Bed (CA209) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Bed swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Weathervane
Clare has no exact twin of Weathervane. The nearest is Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Weathervane
At Kompozit, the closest color to Weathervane is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →