Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Kinderhook Clay |
| SKU | H123 |
| Hex | #A09175 |
| RGB | 160, 145, 117 |
| HSL | 39°, 18%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Kinderhook Clay
Kinderhook Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Kinderhook Clay 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 by brand
17 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 neutral 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Kinderhook Clay 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 #A09175 in HSL space. Pair Kinderhook Clay 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 Kinderhook Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kinderhook Clay 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 H123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Barro Verde (SW 9123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kinderhook Clay without repainting risk. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Behr, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palace Tan (CW-35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kinderhook Clay without repainting risk. See the full Palace Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Churchill Downs (V147-4) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.2 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill Downs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Mossy Gold (PPG11-17) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mossy Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Reindeer Fur (20YY 29/161) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reindeer Fur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Batter's Box (320-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kinderhook Clay without repainting risk. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kinderhook Clay without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Kinderhook Clay is Whipcord (0338). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Whipcord and you'll get the same color. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At Rodda, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is Basil (CA143) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Kinderhook Clay is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Kinderhook Clay. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
Backdrop has no exact twin of Kinderhook Clay. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kinderhook Clay
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Kinderhook Clay is Whipcord (0338). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). If Kompozit is your counter, order Whipcord and you'll get the same color. See the full Whipcord swatch →