Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Impulse |
| SKU | 0989 |
| Hex | #D1985A |
| RGB | 209, 152, 90 |
| HSL | 31°, 56%, 59% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Impulse
Impulse sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Impulse 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Impulse 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 #D1985A in HSL space. Pair Impulse 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 Impulse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Impulse 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 0989 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Impulse
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Impulse is Honeycomb (SW 6375). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Impulse
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Impulse is Golden Meadow (213-5DB). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Golden Meadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Impulse
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Impulse is Morelia (C2-603). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Morelia and you'll get the same color. See the full Morelia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Impulse
Kompozit's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Impulse
Valspar's nearest match is Sassy Sassafras (8002-17E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Sassy Sassafras swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Impulse
Behr's nearest match is Saffron Strands (PPU6-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Strands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Impulse
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Delightful Golden (2158-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Impulse without repainting risk. See the full Delightful Golden swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Impulse
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Impulse is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Impulse
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Impulse is Apple Cider (DE5270) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Cider swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Impulse
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Impulse. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Impulse
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0989 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Impulse
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 14.78). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0989 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Impulse
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Impulse — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.05). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0989 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →