Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Fossil Tan |
| SKU | 0169 |
| Hex | #D1B193 |
| RGB | 209, 177, 147 |
| HSL | 29°, 40%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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 pink from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Valspar
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossil Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0169 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossil Tan — the nearest deck color, Greige (PNT100-LT-13), is clearly different (ΔE 10.46). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0169 instead. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fossil Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fossil Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.92). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0169 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →