Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Auburn Wave |
| SKU | 0049 |
| Hex | #D8A798 |
| RGB | 216, 167, 152 |
| HSL | 14°, 45%, 72% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Auburn Wave
Auburn Wave sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Auburn Wave is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Auburn Wave 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 #D8A798 in HSL space. Pair Auburn Wave 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 Auburn Wave Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Auburn Wave 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 0049 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Auburn Wave
The closest Behr equivalent of Auburn Wave is Cottage Rose (PMD-70). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Cottage Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Cottage Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Auburn Wave
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cedarville (DE5185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Auburn Wave without repainting risk. See the full Cedarville swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Auburn Wave
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Salmon Mousse (046), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Auburn Wave without repainting risk. See the full Salmon Mousse swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Auburn Wave
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rosettee (SW 7581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Auburn Wave without repainting risk. See the full Rosettee swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At Kompozit, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Fortune's Prize (0036) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fortune's Prize swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Key's Retreat (307-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key's Retreat swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At Clare, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At Backdrop, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Rosita (BD-RO) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosita swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At Valspar, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Arizona Dust (2003-8A) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Dust swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Auburn Wave
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Auburn Wave is Sorbet (C2-528) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorbet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Auburn Wave
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Auburn Wave. The nearest is Coral Cove (PPG1057-4) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Cove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Auburn Wave
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Auburn Wave. The nearest is Naperon (NO. 315) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Naperon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Auburn Wave
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Auburn Wave — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0049 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →