Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Crack Willow |
| SKU | 0395 |
| Hex | #B3A876 |
| RGB | 179, 168, 118 |
| HSL | 49°, 29%, 58% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Crack Willow
Crack Willow 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 yellow 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.
Crack Willow 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 by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Crack Willow 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 #B3A876 in HSL space. Pair Crack Willow 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 Crack Willow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crack Willow 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 0395 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crack Willow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crack Willow is Ryegrass (SW 6423) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crack Willow
Behr's nearest match is Natchez Moss (PPU9-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Natchez Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crack Willow
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Crack Willow. The nearest is Rattan (AF-375) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rattan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crack Willow
At Valspar, the closest color to Crack Willow is Desert Grass (3008-7C) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crack Willow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Crack Willow is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Crack Willow
At Glidden, the closest color to Crack Willow is Thimbleberry Leaf (PPG11-31) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thimbleberry Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crack Willow
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fried Pickle (224-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Fried Pickle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Crack Willow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Crack Willow is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crack Willow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Even Growth (DE5494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Even Growth swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Crack Willow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Crack Willow
Rodda's nearest match is Heathered Herb (R050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crack Willow
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Crack Willow. The nearest is Bamboo (C2-875) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Crack Willow
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Crack Willow. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crack Willow
Kompozit's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Crack Willow without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →