Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Blonde Shell |
| SKU | 0170 |
| Hex | #BF9977 |
| RGB | 191, 153, 119 |
| HSL | 28°, 36%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Diamond Vogel Blonde Shell
Blonde Shell sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Blonde Shell is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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.
Kompozit
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Blonde Shell 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 #BF9977 in HSL space. Pair Blonde Shell 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 Blonde Shell Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blonde Shell 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 0170 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Kompozit's nearest match is Blonde Shell (0170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Behr's nearest match is Teatime (PPU4-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Teatime swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Valspar's nearest match is Friendly Tan (2008-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Friendly Tan swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lanyard (SW 7680), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Lanyard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Hearth (DE6110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Warm Hearth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Metallic Gold (2163-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Blonde Shell without repainting risk. See the full Metallic Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Blonde Shell
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Blonde Shell is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blonde Shell. The nearest is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Blonde Shell
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Walnut Hull (BD76), is clearly different (ΔE 5.47). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0170 instead. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.6). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0170 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 10.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0170 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Blonde Shell
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Blonde Shell — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 11.27). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0170 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →