Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Childhood Crush |
| SKU | 1088 |
| Hex | #DF726D |
| RGB | 223, 114, 109 |
| HSL | 3°, 64%, 65% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Childhood Crush
Childhood Crush sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Childhood Crush 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.
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Childhood Crush 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 #DF726D in HSL space. Pair Childhood Crush 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 Childhood Crush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Childhood Crush 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 1088 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Childhood Crush
The closest Valspar equivalent of Childhood Crush is Rouge Red (1007-1B). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.8 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Rouge Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Rouge Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Kompozit's nearest match is Childhood Crush (1088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Childhood Crush without repainting risk. See the full Childhood Crush swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bird of Paradise (1305), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Childhood Crush without repainting risk. See the full Bird of Paradise swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Behr's nearest match is King Salmon (M180-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Childhood Crush without repainting risk. See the full King Salmon swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Coral Reef (SW 6606), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Childhood Crush without repainting risk. See the full Coral Reef swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Childhood Crush
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Childhood Crush is Sunset Horizon (105-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunset Horizon swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Childhood Crush
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Childhood Crush is Red Cedar (PPG1187-5) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Cedar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Childhood Crush
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Childhood Crush is Redstone (DE5082) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Childhood Crush
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Childhood Crush. The nearest is Cockscomb (BD54) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cockscomb swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Childhood Crush. The nearest is Bisque (NO. 9811) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bisque swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Childhood Crush — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 10.11). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1088 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Childhood Crush — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1088 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Childhood Crush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Childhood Crush — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 14.02). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1088 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →