Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Life Exotic |
| SKU | 0311 |
| Hex | #B09A6C |
| RGB | 176, 154, 108 |
| HSL | 41°, 30%, 56% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Life Exotic
Life Exotic sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Life Exotic 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
15 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Life Exotic 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 #B09A6C in HSL space. Pair Life Exotic 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 Life Exotic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Life Exotic 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 0311 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Life Exotic
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Life Exotic is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Life Exotic
At Behr, the closest color to Life Exotic is Golden Sage (QE-36) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Life Exotic
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sandalwood (273), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Life Exotic without repainting risk. See the full Sandalwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Life Exotic
At Valspar, the closest color to Life Exotic is Gold Infusion (6007-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Life Exotic
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Life Exotic is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cool Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Life Exotic
The closest Glidden equivalent of Life Exotic is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Cool Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Life Exotic
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Life Exotic without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Life Exotic
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Life Exotic is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Life Exotic
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Life Exotic is Veranda Gold (DE6187). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Veranda Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Life Exotic
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Life Exotic is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Life Exotic
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bauhaus Gold (0303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Life Exotic without repainting risk. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Life Exotic
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Life Exotic is Cheetah (C2-874). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cheetah and you'll get the same color. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Life Exotic
Clare has no exact twin of Life Exotic. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Life Exotic
Kompozit's nearest match is Bauhaus Gold (0303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Life Exotic without repainting risk. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →