Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Log Cabin |
| SKU | 0262 |
| Hex | #A38761 |
| RGB | 163, 135, 97 |
| HSL | 35°, 26%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Log Cabin
Log Cabin sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Log Cabin 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Log Cabin 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 #A38761 in HSL space. Pair Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Log Cabin 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 0262 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Log Cabin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tangled Twine (SW 9538), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Log Cabin
At Behr, the closest color to Log Cabin is Chamois Leather (BIC-44) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois Leather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Log Cabin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hillcrest Tan (1078), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Hillcrest Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Log Cabin
Valspar's nearest match is River Oak (3004-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Log Cabin
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Timber Beam (PPG1096-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Timber Beam swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Log Cabin
Glidden's nearest match is Timber Beam (PPG1096-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Timber Beam swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Log Cabin
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Muddy Paws (216-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Muddy Paws swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Log Cabin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Log Cabin is Sorrento Valley (HGSW 3153) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sorrento Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Log Cabin
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Log Cabin is Sugar Shack (DEBN51). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sugar Shack and you'll get the same color. See the full Sugar Shack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Log Cabin
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Crown (JG-152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Log Cabin
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Log Cabin. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Log Cabin
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Ginger Root (H0125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Root swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Log Cabin
Rodda has no exact twin of Log Cabin. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Log Cabin
C2 Paint's nearest match is Doubloon (C2-632), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Log Cabin without repainting risk. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Log Cabin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Log Cabin is Historic Town (0283) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Town swatch →