Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Big Spender |
| SKU | 0212 |
| Hex | #ABA092 |
| RGB | 171, 160, 146 |
| HSL | 34°, 13%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Big Spender
Big Spender sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Big Spender is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Big Spender 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 #ABA092 in HSL space. Pair Big Spender 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 Big Spender Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Big Spender 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 0212 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Big Spender
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Taupe Tone (SW 7633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Big Spender
The closest Behr equivalent of Big Spender is Roadside (MQ2-52). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Roadside and you'll get the same color. See the full Roadside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Big Spender
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Big Spender is Rockport Gray (HC-105) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Big Spender
The closest Valspar equivalent of Big Spender is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Big Spender
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Big Spender is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Big Spender
Glidden's nearest match is Neutral Wheat (10YY 35/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Neutral Wheat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Big Spender
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Big Spender is Breakwall (405-3DB). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Breakwall and you'll get the same color. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Big Spender
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Big Spender
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Big Spender is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Big Spender
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Big Spender is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Big Spender
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Big Spender. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Big Spender
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Big Spender
Rodda's nearest match is Bay Leaf (CA142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Big Spender
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Big Spender is Fossil (C2-926) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Big Spender
Portola Paints's nearest match is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Big Spender
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Big Spender. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Big Spender
At Backdrop, the closest color to Big Spender is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Big Spender
Kompozit's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Big Spender without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →