Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Evolution |
| SKU | 0130 |
| Hex | #77554A |
| RGB | 119, 85, 74 |
| HSL | 15°, 23%, 38% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| 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 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 brown from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Valspar
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Evolution
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Evolution — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 6.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0130 instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Evolution
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Evolution — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.48). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0130 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Evolution
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Evolution — the nearest deck color, Mosswood (JG-168), is clearly different (ΔE 12.62). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0130 instead. See the full Mosswood swatch →