Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Beeswax Candle |
| SKU | 0991 |
| Hex | #BF8349 |
| RGB | 191, 131, 73 |
| HSL | 29°, 48%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Beeswax Candle
Beeswax Candle sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Beeswax Candle 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.
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Beeswax Candle 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 #BF8349 in HSL space. Pair Beeswax Candle 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 Beeswax Candle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beeswax Candle 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 0991 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Kompozit's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rookwood Amber (SW 2817), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Rookwood Amber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Burmese Gold (DE5300), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Burmese Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Amber (168), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beeswax Candle without repainting risk. See the full Amber swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At Behr, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Butter Rum (PPU4-03) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butter Rum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At Valspar, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Fancy Suede (3010-5) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fancy Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Beeswax Candle. The nearest is Chutney (C2-588) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chutney swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Beeswax Candle. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Beeswax Candle. The nearest is Topaz Gemstone (312-5DB) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Topaz Gemstone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Beeswax Candle — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0991 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Beeswax Candle — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 12.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0991 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Beeswax Candle — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.98). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0991 instead. See the full Anita swatch →