Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fair Maiden |
| SKU | 0456 |
| Hex | #ACB8AA |
| RGB | 172, 184, 170 |
| HSL | 111°, 9%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Diamond Vogel Fair Maiden
Fair Maiden sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Fair Maiden is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Fair Maiden 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 #ACB8AA in HSL space. Pair Fair Maiden 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 Fair Maiden Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fair Maiden 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 0456 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fair Maiden
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Fair Maiden is Graceful Green (DE6284). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Graceful Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Graceful Green swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Forever Green (SW 9653), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fair Maiden without repainting risk. See the full Forever Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Valspar's nearest match is Fanfare (T626), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fair Maiden without repainting risk. See the full Fanfare swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Early Riser (JG-59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fair Maiden without repainting risk. See the full Early Riser swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Behr, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Green Tea (ICC-56) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Tea swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Green Blue (NO. 84) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Misted Green (2138-50) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Foggy Gray (424-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foggy Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Balsam (C2-684) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Kompozit has no exact twin of Fair Maiden. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Clare has no exact twin of Fair Maiden. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fair Maiden — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 9.68). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0456 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →