Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Evolution |
| SKU | 0130 |
| Hex | #77554A |
| RGB | 119, 85, 74 |
| HSL | 15°, 23%, 38% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Diamond Vogel Evolution
With an LRV of 11, Evolution 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.
Evolution works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Evolution 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 #77554A in HSL space. Pair Evolution 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 Evolution Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Evolution 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 0130 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Evolution
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Evolution is Brevity Brown (SW 6068) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brevity Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Evolution
Behr's nearest match is Oxblood (PPU2-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Evolution without repainting risk. See the full Oxblood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Evolution
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Evolution is Dark Nut Brown (2098-30). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Dark Nut Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Nut Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Evolution
At Valspar, the closest color to Evolution is Potter's Rock (1007-9A) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10.6 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Potter's Rock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Evolution
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Evolution. The nearest is Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13) at ΔE 4.55 — 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 Chocolate Truffle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Evolution
Glidden has no exact twin of Evolution. The nearest is Sweet Tea (30YR 11/219) at ΔE 3.55 — 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 Sweet Tea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Evolution
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Evolution. The nearest is Red Mesa (408-6DB) at ΔE 4.29 — 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 Red Mesa swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Evolution
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Evolution is Brevity Brown (HGSW 3062) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brevity Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Evolution
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Roxy Brown (DE6084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Evolution without repainting risk. See the full Roxy Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Evolution
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Evolution is Etruscan Red (NO. 56) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Etruscan Red swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Evolution
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Evolution. The nearest is Brownstone (H0133) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 Brownstone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Evolution
At Rodda, the closest color to Evolution is Fondue (CA072) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fondue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Evolution
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Evolution is Brunette (C2-597) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brunette swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Evolution
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Evolution. The nearest is Primer Red (PRIMER RED) at ΔE 4.88 — 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 Primer Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Evolution
At Kompozit, the closest color to Evolution is Coffee Shop (0151) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Shop swatch →