Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Connoisseur |
| SKU | 0143 |
| Hex | #6B574E |
| RGB | 107, 87, 78 |
| HSL | 19°, 16%, 36% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Connoisseur
With an LRV of 11, Connoisseur is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Connoisseur works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Connoisseur 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 #6B574E in HSL space. Pair Connoisseur 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 Connoisseur Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Connoisseur 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 0143 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Connoisseur
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Connoisseur without repainting risk. See the full Caramelized Walnut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Connoisseur
Behr's nearest match is Well Bred Brown (MQ2-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Connoisseur without repainting risk. See the full Well Bred Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Connoisseur
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Connoisseur is Chocolate Chunk (DE6070) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Chunk swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Connoisseur
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Connoisseur is Deeply Brown (406-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deeply Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Connoisseur
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Connoisseur is Middlebury Brown (HC-68) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Middlebury Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Connoisseur
At Valspar, the closest color to Connoisseur is Sumatra Blend (2008-9A) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.5 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sumatra Blend swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Connoisseur
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Connoisseur is Dark Stem (BD84) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Stem swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Connoisseur
Kompozit has no exact twin of Connoisseur. The nearest is Christmas Ornament (0186) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Christmas Ornament swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Connoisseur
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Connoisseur — the nearest deck color, Oak Leaf Brown (SW 7054), is clearly different (ΔE 7.13). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0143 instead. See the full Oak Leaf Brown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Connoisseur
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Connoisseur — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.35). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0143 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Connoisseur
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Connoisseur — the nearest deck color, Mosswood (JG-168), is clearly different (ΔE 7.57). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0143 instead. See the full Mosswood swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Connoisseur
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Connoisseur — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 10.56). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0143 instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Connoisseur
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Connoisseur — the nearest deck color, Reduced Green (NO. 313), is clearly different (ΔE 10.81). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0143 instead. See the full Reduced Green swatch →