Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Exotica |
| SKU | 0108 |
| Hex | #7F4F59 |
| RGB | 127, 79, 89 |
| HSL | 348°, 23%, 40% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Diamond Vogel Exotica
With an LRV of 11, Exotica 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.
Exotica works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red from that brand.
Behr
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Exotica 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 #7F4F59 in HSL space. Pair Exotica 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 Exotica Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exotica 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 0108 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Exotica
The closest Behr equivalent of Exotica is Fine Burgundy (HDC-CL-02). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Behr is your counter, order Fine Burgundy and you'll get the same color. See the full Fine Burgundy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exotica
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Baked Apples (301-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Exotica without repainting risk. See the full Baked Apples swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exotica
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Exotica is Mahogany Cherry (DE5020) — very close at ΔE 3.01, 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 Mahogany Cherry swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Exotica
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Exotica is Mulberry (C2-507) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mulberry swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exotica
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exotica is Cordial (SW 6306) — very close at ΔE 3.34, 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 Cordial swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exotica
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Exotica is Bottle of Bordeaux (1357) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bottle of Bordeaux swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Exotica
Kompozit has no exact twin of Exotica. The nearest is Starlet (0094) at ΔE 3.75 — 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 Starlet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exotica
Valspar has no exact twin of Exotica. The nearest is Maroon Rover (V079-6) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.1 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Maroon Rover swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Exotica
Clare has no exact twin of Exotica. The nearest is Vintage (PNT100-DP-67) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Exotica
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotica — the nearest deck color, Eating Room Red (NO. 43), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0108 instead. See the full Eating Room Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exotica
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotica — the nearest deck color, Fallingwater Red (PPG13-02), is clearly different (ΔE 5.91). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0108 instead. See the full Fallingwater Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Exotica
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotica — the nearest deck color, Home At Last (JG-30), is clearly different (ΔE 10.61). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0108 instead. See the full Home At Last swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Exotica
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Exotica — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 17.7). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0108 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →