Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Gold Ransom |
| SKU | 0892 |
| Hex | #B39566 |
| RGB | 179, 149, 102 |
| HSL | 37°, 34%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Gold Ransom
Gold Ransom sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Gold Ransom is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Gold Ransom 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 #B39566 in HSL space. Pair Gold Ransom 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 Gold Ransom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Ransom 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 0892 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Ransom
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gold Ransom is Toasted Almond (1098). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Toasted Almond and you'll get the same color. See the full Toasted Almond swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Ransom
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gold Ransom is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Tangled Twine and you'll get the same color. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Valspar's nearest match is African Savannah (T509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.2 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full African Savannah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Kompozit's nearest match is Life Exotic (0311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Behr's nearest match is Windswept Leaves (S280-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Windswept Leaves swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Maple View (DE6152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Maple View swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Petit Shallot (217-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Petit Shallot swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Tempura (C2-842) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tempura swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Baguette (SW 6123) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Clare has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Ransom — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 9.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0892 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Ransom — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 10.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0892 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →