Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | In the Hills |
| SKU | 0561 |
| Hex | #B1AA9F |
| RGB | 177, 170, 159 |
| HSL | 37°, 10%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel In the Hills
In the Hills sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
In the Hills 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.
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Dutch Boy
Valspar
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to In the Hills 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 #B1AA9F in HSL space. Pair In the Hills 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 In the Hills Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Hills 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 0561 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Hills
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Hills without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Hills
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Hills without repainting risk. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Hills
Behr's nearest match is Stingray Gray (HDC-NT-09G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Hills without repainting risk. See the full Stingray Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Hills
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Heart of Stone (DEGR17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Hills without repainting risk. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In the Hills
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Hardwick White (NO. 5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for In the Hills without repainting risk. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Hills
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to In the Hills is Sea Gull Gray (ES-72) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Gull Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Hills
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to In the Hills is Chatroom (SW 6171) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chatroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Hills
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to In the Hills is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Hills
At Valspar, the closest color to In the Hills is Packed Sand (M132) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Packed Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In the Hills
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to In the Hills is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of In the Hills
At C2 Paint, the closest color to In the Hills is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In the Hills
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Hills — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0561 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of In the Hills
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Hills — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 10.87). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0561 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →