Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Graceful Ballerina |
| SKU | 1073 |
| Hex | #DB8E81 |
| RGB | 219, 142, 129 |
| HSL | 9°, 56%, 68% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Graceful Ballerina
Graceful Ballerina sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Graceful Ballerina is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Graceful Ballerina 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 #DB8E81 in HSL space. Pair Graceful Ballerina 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 Graceful Ballerina Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Graceful Ballerina 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 1073 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Kompozit's nearest match is Graceful Ballerina (1073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Ballerina without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
C2 Paint's nearest match is Butternut Peel (BD43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Graceful Ballerina without repainting risk. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
At Behr, the closest color to Graceful Ballerina is Begonia (HDC-SP16-12) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Begonia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Graceful Ballerina is Coral Rock (032) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Rock swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Graceful Ballerina is Cultured Rose (DE5123) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
At Valspar, the closest color to Graceful Ballerina is Coral Banks (2001-5C) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Banks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Graceful Ballerina. The nearest is Orange Essential (PPG1063-5) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange Essential swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Graceful Ballerina. The nearest is Pretty Things (207-4DB) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pretty Things swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Graceful Ballerina. The nearest is Coral Island (SW 6332) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Island swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Clare has no exact twin of Graceful Ballerina. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Graceful Ballerina — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1073 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Graceful Ballerina — the nearest deck color, Menagerie (NO. 63), is clearly different (ΔE 7.59). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1073 instead. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Graceful Ballerina
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Graceful Ballerina — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 13.59). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1073 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →