Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Log Cabin |
| SKU | 0262 |
| Hex | #A38761 |
| RGB | 163, 135, 97 |
| HSL | 35°, 26%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Backdrop Equivalent of Log Cabin
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Log Cabin — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.72). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0262 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Log Cabin
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Log Cabin — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 10.87). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0262 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →