Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Japonica |
| SKU | 0983 |
| Hex | #E79D5B |
| RGB | 231, 157, 91 |
| HSL | 28°, 74%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Japonica
Japonica sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Japonica 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 by brand
12 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Japonica 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 #E79D5B in HSL space. Pair Japonica 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 Japonica Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Japonica 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 0983 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Japonica
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Japonica is Adventure Orange (SW 6655). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adventure Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Adventure Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Japonica
Behr has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Caramel Sundae (280D-4) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Sundae swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Japonica
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Japonica is Brilliant Amber (161) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brilliant Amber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Japonica
Valspar has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Safari Sun (3004-5B) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Japonica
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Japonica
Glidden has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Japonica
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Japonica
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Japonica is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Heirloom Carrot and you'll get the same color. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Japonica
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pumpkin Pie (DE5228), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Pie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Japonica
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Japonica (0983), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Japonica swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Japonica
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Delicata (C2-558) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Delicata swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Japonica
Kompozit's nearest match is Japonica (0983), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Japonica swatch →