Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Austere |
| SKU | 0354 |
| Hex | #797051 |
| RGB | 121, 112, 81 |
| HSL | 47°, 20%, 40% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Diamond Vogel Austere
With an LRV of 16, Austere is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow 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.
Austere works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Austere 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 #797051 in HSL space. Pair Austere 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 Austere Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Austere 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 0354 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Austere
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Austere is Greenbrook (517). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Greenbrook and you'll get the same color. See the full Greenbrook swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Austere
Valspar's nearest match is Olive to the Max (T610), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.3 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Austere without repainting risk. See the full Olive to the Max swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Austere
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Austere is Conservation (PPG1027-6) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Conservation swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Austere
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Austere is Raw Umber (DET658) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Raw Umber swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Austere
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Austere is Dibber (NO. 312) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dibber swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Austere
At Kompozit, the closest color to Austere is Grasslands (0333) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grasslands swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Austere
At Behr, the closest color to Austere is Olive (PPU8-01) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Austere
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Austere is Remote Trail (JG-165) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Remote Trail swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Austere
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Austere is Twig Basket (SW 9529) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twig Basket swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Austere
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Austere. The nearest is Hammlet Hill (423-5DB) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hammlet Hill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Austere
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Austere. The nearest is Earth (C2-887) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Earth swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Austere
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Austere — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 5.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0354 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Austere
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Austere — the nearest deck color, Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0354 instead. See the full Field Trip swatch →