Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fair Maiden |
| SKU | 0456 |
| Hex | #ACB8AA |
| RGB | 172, 184, 170 |
| HSL | 111°, 9%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Glidden, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Light Sage (90YY 75/120) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 75 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Sage 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296) — very close at ΔE 2.35, 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 Rice Terrace swatch →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fair Maiden. The nearest is Powder Blue (NO. 23) at ΔE 4.07 — 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 Powder Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Morning Dew (H0073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fair Maiden without repainting risk. See the full Morning Dew swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fair Maiden
At Rodda, the closest color to Fair Maiden is Verdigris (CA185) — very close at ΔE 2.52, 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 Verdigris 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 →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fair Maiden
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fair Maiden. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen 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 →