Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Herald of Spring |
| SKU | 0093 |
| Hex | #A86B6D |
| RGB | 168, 107, 109 |
| HSL | 358°, 26%, 54% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Diamond Vogel Herald of Spring
With an LRV of 20, Herald of Spring is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Herald of Spring works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Behr
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Herald of Spring 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 #A86B6D in HSL space. Pair Herald of Spring 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 Herald of Spring Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Herald of Spring 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 0093 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Raspberry Glacé (CSP-430), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Herald of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Raspberry Glacé swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Valspar's nearest match is Spanish Rose Shadow (1008-5B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.5 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Herald of Spring without repainting risk. See the full Spanish Rose Shadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Herald of Spring is Horizon Glow (PPG1052-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Horizon Glow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Herald of Spring is Maran Shell (BD60) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maran Shell swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Herald of Spring is Carley's Rose (SW 9002) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carley's Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Kompozit has no exact twin of Herald of Spring. The nearest is Summer's Eve (0120) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer's Eve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Behr has no exact twin of Herald of Spring. The nearest is Scene Stealer (MQ1-22) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scene Stealer swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Herald of Spring. The nearest is Homestead Red (DET414) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homestead Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Clare has no exact twin of Herald of Spring. The nearest is Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Herald of Spring — the nearest deck color, Aged Clay (305-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0093 instead. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Herald of Spring — the nearest deck color, Book Room Red (NO. 50), is clearly different (ΔE 6.41). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0093 instead. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Herald of Spring — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 12.74). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0093 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Herald of Spring — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 30.1). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0093 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →