Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Ares Shadow |
| SKU | 0207 |
| Hex | #675F53 |
| RGB | 103, 95, 83 |
| HSL | 36°, 11%, 36% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Ares Shadow
With an LRV of 12, Ares Shadow is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange 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.
Ares Shadow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Ares Shadow within Diamond Vogel'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 #675F53 in HSL space. Pair Ares Shadow 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.
Diamond Vogel Ares Shadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ares Shadow 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 Diamond Vogel 0207 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ares Shadow. The nearest is Manor House (SW 7505) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ares Shadow
At Behr, the closest color to Ares Shadow is Ivy Topiary (PPU8-25) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivy Topiary swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spanish Moss (ES-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Spanish Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Valspar's nearest match is Snakeskin (T591), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.2 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Snakeskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ares Shadow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ares Shadow is Lemur (PPG1101-7) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemur swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Glidden's nearest match is Lemur (PPG1101-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Lemur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Thundering (405-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Thundering swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ares Shadow
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ares Shadow. The nearest is Sea Otter (HGSW 2441) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Otter swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Prune the Tree (DEBN77), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Prune the Tree swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ares Shadow
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Ares Shadow is Mosswood (JG-168). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Mosswood and you'll get the same color. See the full Mosswood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ares Shadow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Ares Shadow. The nearest is Cardamom (NO. CB5) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ares Shadow
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ares Shadow is Hannover Hills (0228) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ares Shadow
At Rodda, the closest color to Ares Shadow is Foothills (CA084) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foothills swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ares Shadow
C2 Paint's nearest match is Beaucoup (C2-807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ares Shadow without repainting risk. See the full Beaucoup swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ares Shadow
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ares Shadow is Hannover Hills (0228) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hannover Hills swatch →