Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Zydeco |
| SKU | C2-986 |
| Hex | #94969F |
| RGB | 148, 150, 159 |
| HSL | 229°, 5%, 60% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Zydeco
Zydeco sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Zydeco is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
12 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Zydeco 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 #94969F in HSL space. Pair Zydeco 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 Zydeco Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zydeco 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 C2-986 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zydeco
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Steely Gray (SW 7664) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zydeco
Behr has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Blue Dusk (PPF-28) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zydeco
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Sweatshirt Gray (2126-40) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweatshirt Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zydeco
Valspar's nearest match is Pandemonium (8004-47D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Zydeco without repainting risk. See the full Pandemonium swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Zydeco
Glidden has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Pachyderm (PPG1039-4) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zydeco
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Over The Moon (434-4DB) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Over The Moon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Zydeco
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Steely Gray (HGSW 1453) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steely Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zydeco
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Wolverine (DET610) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wolverine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zydeco
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Overcast Day (0512) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Zydeco
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Overcast Day (0512) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Zydeco
At Clare, the closest color to Zydeco is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zydeco
Kompozit has no exact twin of Zydeco. The nearest is Overcast Day (0512) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Overcast Day swatch →