Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Lioness |
| SKU | 0864 |
| Hex | #DFB24F |
| RGB | 223, 178, 79 |
| HSL | 41°, 69%, 59% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Diamond Vogel Lioness
Lioness 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.
Lioness 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 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 yellow from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Lioness 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 #DFB24F in HSL space. Pair Lioness 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 Lioness Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lioness 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 0864 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lioness
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lioness is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Va Va Voom and you'll get the same color. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lioness
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Honey Grove (DE5383), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full Honey Grove swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lioness
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gambol Gold (SW 6690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full Gambol Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lioness
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Saffron Spice (218-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Spice swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lioness
Behr's nearest match is English Custard (M290-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full English Custard swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lioness
Kompozit's nearest match is Lioness (0864), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full Lioness swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lioness
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Damask Gold (CW-405), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Lioness without repainting risk. See the full Damask Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lioness
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lioness is Tassel (C2-636) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tassel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lioness
At Valspar, the closest color to Lioness is Buzzworthy (V054-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.3 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buzzworthy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lioness
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lioness. The nearest is Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lioness
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lioness — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.54). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0864 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lioness
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lioness — the nearest deck color, Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23), is clearly different (ΔE 6.74). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0864 instead. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lioness
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lioness — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 7). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0864 instead. See the full Eames swatch →