Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Beeswax Candle |
| SKU | 0991 |
| Hex | #BF8349 |
| RGB | 191, 131, 73 |
| HSL | 29°, 48%, 52% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At Glidden, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 2.68, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Beeswax Candle is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Mustard 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Hirshfield's'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 →
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 →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Beeswax Candle
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Beeswax Candle. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.33 — 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 Terracotta swatch →
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 →