Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Macadamia Brown |
| SKU | 0184 |
| Hex | #BCAA94 |
| RGB | 188, 170, 148 |
| HSL | 33°, 23%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Macadamia Brown
Macadamia Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Macadamia Brown 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Macadamia Brown 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 #BCAA94 in HSL space. Pair Macadamia Brown 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 Macadamia Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Macadamia Brown 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 0184 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Macadamia Brown is Portico (SW 7548). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Portico and you'll get the same color. See the full Portico swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At Behr, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Nile Sand (UL170-19) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nile Sand swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Macadamia Brown is Pensive (AF-140). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pensive and you'll get the same color. See the full Pensive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
Valspar's nearest match is Ivory Brown (6006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At Glidden, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Notorious (PPG1074-4) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Notorious swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Khaki-ed (419-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Trail Dust (DE6123) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Macadamia Brown is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
The closest Rodda equivalent of Macadamia Brown is Basket (CA096). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Rodda is your counter, order Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Basket swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
C2 Paint's nearest match is Intrigue (C2-812), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Macadamia Brown
Kompozit's nearest match is Delicate Honeysweet (0189), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Macadamia Brown without repainting risk. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →