Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Cocoa Nib |
| SKU | 0260 |
| Hex | #BFA583 |
| RGB | 191, 165, 131 |
| HSL | 34°, 32%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Cocoa Nib
Cocoa Nib sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Cocoa Nib 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Cocoa Nib 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 #BFA583 in HSL space. Pair Cocoa Nib 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 Cocoa Nib Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cocoa Nib 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 0260 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Cocoa Nib is Graham Cracker (DE6144). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Graham Cracker and you'll get the same color. See the full Graham Cracker swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cocoa Nib is Capilano Bridge (1076). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Capilano Bridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Capilano Bridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Behr's nearest match is Golden Age (T13-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Golden Age swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Farro (SW 9103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cocoa Nib without repainting risk. See the full Farro swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
At Valspar, the closest color to Cocoa Nib is Dry Earth (6008-4A) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.8 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.72). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0260 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0260 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cocoa Nib
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cocoa Nib — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 14.44). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0260 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →