Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Gold Taffeta |
| SKU | 0276 |
| Hex | #A8906D |
| RGB | 168, 144, 109 |
| HSL | 36°, 25%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Sand (NO. 45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.22). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0276 instead. See the full Sand swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0276 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 13.66). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0276 instead. See the full Shade swatch →