Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Herald of Spring |
| SKU | 0093 |
| Hex | #A86B6D |
| RGB | 168, 107, 109 |
| HSL | 358°, 26%, 54% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
14 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Herald of Spring is Mocha Mauve (HGSW 2034) — 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 Mocha Mauve 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Herald of Spring
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Herald of Spring is Crimson Red (NO. W93) — very close at ΔE 3.45, 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 Crimson Red swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Herald of Spring
Hirshfield's 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer's Eve 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 →
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 →
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 →