Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Cowhide |
| SKU | 0155 |
| Hex | #CDAA8D |
| RGB | 205, 170, 141 |
| HSL | 27°, 39%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Diamond Vogel Cowhide
Cowhide sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Cowhide is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Cowhide 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 #CDAA8D in HSL space. Pair Cowhide 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 Cowhide Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cowhide 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 0155 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cowhide
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Cowhide is Cliff Brown (DEC711). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Cliff Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cowhide
Valspar's nearest match is Pale Powder (3001-8A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Pale Powder swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cowhide
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Winthrop Peach (HC-55), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Winthrop Peach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cowhide
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cowhide without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cowhide
At Behr, the closest color to Cowhide is Autumn Air (PPU3-11) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Air swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cowhide
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cowhide is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cowhide
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cowhide is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cowhide
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cowhide is Beige Intenso (SW 9096) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Intenso swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cowhide
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cowhide is Terra Tile (410-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Tile swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cowhide
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cowhide. The nearest is Challah (C2-859) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Challah swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cowhide
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Cowhide. The nearest is Rosy Pink (JG-154) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cowhide
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 9.5). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0155 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cowhide
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cowhide — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.49). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0155 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →