Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fossil Tan |
| SKU | 0169 |
| Hex | #D1B193 |
| RGB | 209, 177, 147 |
| HSL | 29°, 40%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Diamond Vogel Fossil Tan
Fossil Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Fossil Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Fossil Tan 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 #D1B193 in HSL space. Pair Fossil Tan 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 Fossil Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fossil Tan 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 0169 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ligonier Tan (SW 7717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fossil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Ligonier Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Fossil Tan is Butterscotch Amber (MQ2-04). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Butterscotch Amber and you'll get the same color. See the full Butterscotch Amber swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Chilled Chardonnay (1089), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fossil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Chilled Chardonnay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Fossil Tan is Maple Leaf (2008-8B). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.1 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Maple Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Maple Leaf swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Fossil Tan is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Frost and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Fossil Tan is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Frost and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fossil Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fossil Tan is Summer Straw Hat (414-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Straw Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fossil Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fossil Tan is Almeria (HGSW 3136) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almeria swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dover Plains (DE6116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fossil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dover Plains swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fossil Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Fossil Tan is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Fossil Tan is Fossil Tan (0169). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fossil Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fossil Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Fossil Tan is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fossil Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fossil Tan is Challah (C2-859) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Challah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fossil Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Fossil Tan is Fossil Tan (0169). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fossil Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →