Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Drifting Sand |
| SKU | 0218 |
| Hex | #ABA296 |
| RGB | 171, 162, 150 |
| HSL | 34°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Drifting Sand
Drifting Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Drifting Sand 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Drifting Sand 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 #ABA296 in HSL space. Pair Drifting Sand 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 Drifting Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Drifting Sand 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 0218 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Drifting Sand
The closest Behr equivalent of Drifting Sand is Quail Ridge (ECC-18-1). At ΔE 0.3 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Quail Ridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Quail Ridge swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Drifting Sand
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Drifting Sand is Mega Greige (SW 7031). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mega Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Mega Greige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Drifting Sand
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Drifting Sand is Drifted Wood (443-3DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Drifted Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Drifted Wood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Drifting Sand
The closest Valspar equivalent of Drifting Sand is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Smoked Oyster and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rockport Gray (HC-105), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drifting Sand without repainting risk. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drifting Sand without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drifting Sand without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Drifting Sand
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Drifting Sand without repainting risk. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Drifting Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Drifting Sand is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Drifting Sand
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Drifting Sand is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Kompozit has no exact twin of Drifting Sand. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Backdrop has no exact twin of Drifting Sand. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Drifting Sand
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Drifting Sand — the nearest deck color, Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15), is clearly different (ΔE 10.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0218 instead. See the full Set In Stone swatch →