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C2 PAINT · C2-977

C2 Paint Wellspring#B7C5C4 · LRV 54

Wellspring reads as a blue-green / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what C2 Paint C2-977 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

C2 PAINT WELLSPRING
RGB 183, 197, 196 LRV 54

Color spec

Brand C2 Paint
Name Wellspring
SKU C2-977
Hex #B7C5C4
RGB 183, 197, 196
HSL 176°, 11%, 75%
LRV 54
Undertone blue-green / cool
Family Gray

About C2 Paint Wellspring

At LRV 54, Wellspring is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its teal 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Wellspring is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.74
All gray at Kompozit →
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 53
0497 · #B1C7C9 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 54
0476 · #BAC5BE · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 54
0448 · #BDC3BD · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 54
0630 · #B3C6CE · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 54

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 54
0489 · #BBC6C4 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 55
0497 · #B5C8CA · ΔE 2.12 · LRV 55
0470 · #B1C6C1 · ΔE 3.45 · LRV 53
0448 · #BEC5BF · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 55

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.85
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1585 · #B9C5C3 · ΔE 0.85 · LRV 54
2122-40 · #BAC8C9 · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 56
HC-150 · #B5C8C9 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 55
2123-40 · #B3C8C8 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 55
CSP-740 · #B7C6BE · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 54

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 53
SW 9633 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 53
SW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 52
SW 9642 · #BFC2BF · ΔE 4.67 · LRV 54
SW 6254 · #BEC1C3 · ΔE 5.47 · LRV 53

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All gray at Valspar →
M356 · #BAC4C2 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 53.7
T664 · #B7C3C5 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 53.2
T624 · #B3C6C4 · ΔE 2 · LRV 53.9
8004-37C · #B5C4C7 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 54
V139-2 · #B5C4C7 · ΔE 2.01 · LRV 53.6

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6304 · #B6C5C1 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 50
DET565 · #B6CACA · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 57
DE6297 · #B6C4BD · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 49
DE6290 · #BCC4BD · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 50
DE6360 · #C0C3C4 · ΔE 5.17 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1034-4 · #B5C8C8 · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 55
PPG10-08 · #BFC8C2 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 56
PPG10-15 · #BCC1C1 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 53
PPG1138-3 · #AFC6BF · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 53
PPG0993-2 · #BFC2C5 · ΔE 5.78 · LRV 54

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All gray at Behr →
PPU12-10 · #BCC6C7 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 55
ICC-46 · #B9C6CA · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 55
ICC-47 · #BDC5C0 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 55
PPF-26 · #BCC3C2 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 54
N460-3 · #B5C8C3 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 55

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-35 · #B9CDC8 · ΔE 3.53 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 5.14 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 6.84 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.99
All gray at Dutch Boy →
428-3DB · #B1C7C5 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 54
426-3DB · #BEC6C0 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 55
432-2DB · #B4C5CB · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 54
433-2DB · #BAC6CC · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 55
435-2DB · #C0C4C6 · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 55

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.01
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 27 · #B2BFC5 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 51
NO. 236 · #C0CDC2 · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 59
NO. 210 · #A1C5C8 · ΔE 6.77 · LRV 52
NO. 266 · #BEC1B3 · ΔE 7.04 · LRV 52
NO. 242 · #C3C1BB · ΔE 7.14 · LRV 53

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.01
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 55
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 56
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 55
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 5.19 · LRV 51
JG-93 · #C1C6CE · ΔE 6.93 · LRV 56

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.48
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 5.48 · LRV 41
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 7.97 · LRV 51
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 11.04 · LRV 65
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 18.82 · LRV 60
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 22.07 · LRV 53

Similar C2 Paint colors

closest in the C2 Paint deck

The nearest shades to Wellspring within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

C2-975 · LRV 54
C2-959 · LRV 53
C2-989 · LRV 54
C2-976 · LRV 56
C2-735 · LRV 54
C2-991 · LRV 51

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B7C5C4 in HSL space. Pair Wellspring with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B7C5C4 + #C5B7B8
TRIADIC
#B7C5C4 · #C4B7C5 · #C5C4B7
ANALOGOUS
#B7C5BD · #B7C5C4 · #B7BFC5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.78:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.8:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

C2 Paint Wellspring Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Wellspring 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 C2-977 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Kompozit Equivalent of Wellspring

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Wellspring is Whirlwind (0489). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54). If Kompozit is your counter, order Whirlwind and you'll get the same color. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wellspring

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Wellspring is Indulgence (0483). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Indulgence and you'll get the same color. See the full Indulgence swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wellspring

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Wellspring is Wales Gray (1585). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wales Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Wales Gray swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wellspring

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Niebla Azul (SW 9137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Wellspring without repainting risk. See the full Niebla Azul swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Wellspring

Valspar's nearest match is New Morn Fog (M356), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53.7 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Wellspring without repainting risk. See the full New Morn Fog swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wellspring

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Blustery Wind (DE6304), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Wellspring without repainting risk. See the full Blustery Wind swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wellspring

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Misty Surf (PPG1034-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Wellspring without repainting risk. See the full Misty Surf swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Wellspring

At Behr, the closest color to Wellspring is Polished Rock (PPF-26) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polished Rock swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wellspring

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Wellspring is Quiet Breeze (428-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quiet Breeze swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Wellspring

At Clare, the closest color to Wellspring is Summer Friday (PNT100-LT-37) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Friday swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wellspring

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Wellspring. The nearest is Parma Gray (NO. 27) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 51 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parma Gray swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wellspring

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Wellspring. The nearest is It Is Well (JG-76) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full It Is Well swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Wellspring

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Wellspring — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-977 instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

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