Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lemon Essence |
| SKU | 0934 |
| Hex | #E1B157 |
| RGB | 225, 177, 87 |
| HSL | 39°, 70%, 61% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Diamond Vogel Lemon Essence
Lemon Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Lemon Essence is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Lemon Essence 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 #E1B157 in HSL space. Pair Lemon Essence 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 Lemon Essence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lemon Essence 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 0934 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Gambol Gold (SW 6690) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gambol Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lemon Essence
The closest Behr equivalent of Lemon Essence is Sweet Maple (320D-5). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Sweet Maple and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Maple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Damask Gold (CW-405) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Damask Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Valspar's nearest match is Buzzworthy (V054-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.3 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Buzzworthy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At Glidden, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Saffron Spice (218-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Spice swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lemon Essence
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lemon Essence is Gold Doubloons (HGSW 1214) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Doubloons swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Santa Fe Tan (DE5375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Santa Fe Tan swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lemon Essence. The nearest is Orangery (NO. 70) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orangery swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lemon Poppy (0927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lemon Essence
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tassel (C2-636), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Tassel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Tilton (TILTON), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Tilton swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lemon Essence
Kompozit's nearest match is Lemon Poppy (0927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lemon Essence without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Poppy swatch →