Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Cordova Burgundy |
| SKU | 0116 |
| Hex | #7F444F |
| RGB | 127, 68, 79 |
| HSL | 349°, 30%, 38% |
| LRV | 9 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Diamond Vogel Cordova Burgundy
At LRV 9, Cordova Burgundy is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Cordova Burgundy earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Cordova Burgundy 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 #7F444F in HSL space. Pair Cordova Burgundy 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 Cordova Burgundy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cordova Burgundy 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 0116 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Modern Romance (CSP-435), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cordova Burgundy without repainting risk. See the full Modern Romance swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Kompozit's nearest match is Exotica (0108), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cordova Burgundy without repainting risk. See the full Exotica swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
At Behr, the closest color to Cordova Burgundy is Bold Brick (190F-6) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bold Brick swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cordova Burgundy is Mahogany Cherry (DE5020) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mahogany Cherry swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cordova Burgundy is Ruby Lips (PPG1052-7) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Lips swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Cordova Burgundy. The nearest is Juneberry (SW 6573) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juneberry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Cordova Burgundy. The nearest is Plum Royale (201-7DB) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum Royale swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cordova Burgundy. The nearest is Preference Red (NO. 297) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Preference Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cordova Burgundy — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0116 instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Cordova Burgundy — the nearest deck color, Hot Tamale (C2-552), is clearly different (ΔE 5.64). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0116 instead. See the full Hot Tamale swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cordova Burgundy — the nearest deck color, Create (JG-28), is clearly different (ΔE 5.91). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0116 instead. See the full Create swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Cordova Burgundy — the nearest deck color, Red Henna (1008-7A), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0116 instead. See the full Red Henna swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cordova Burgundy
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cordova Burgundy — the nearest deck color, Stage Beauty (BD-SB), is clearly different (ΔE 10.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0116 instead. See the full Stage Beauty swatch →