Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Gold Taffeta |
| SKU | 0276 |
| Hex | #A8906D |
| RGB | 168, 144, 109 |
| HSL | 36°, 25%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Gold Taffeta
Gold Taffeta sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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 Taffeta 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 by brand
15 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 neutral 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
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Gold Taffeta 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 #A8906D in HSL space. Pair Gold Taffeta 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 Taffeta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Taffeta 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 0276 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Roycroft Suede (SW 2842) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roycroft Suede swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Behr's nearest match is Earthenware (ICC-78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Earthenware swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Scarecrow (1041), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Scarecrow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Valspar, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Cobbler Shop (P052) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.5 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobbler Shop swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Gristmill (PPG1026-5) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Glidden has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Gristmill (PPG1026-5) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gristmill swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cowboy Hat (418-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Toasted Oat (HGSW 3144) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Toasted Oat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rattan Basket (DE6201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Rattan Basket swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Canyon Gold (H0031), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Canyon Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Rodda has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Brown Sugar (CA054) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brown Sugar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Cafe Latte (C2-841) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →