Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Mexican Spirit |
| SKU | 0984 |
| Hex | #D48744 |
| RGB | 212, 135, 68 |
| HSL | 28°, 63%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Mexican Spirit
Mexican Spirit sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Mexican Spirit is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Mexican Spirit 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 #D48744 in HSL space. Pair Mexican Spirit 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 Mexican Spirit Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mexican Spirit 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 0984 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Amber Wave (SW 6657), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Spirit without repainting risk. See the full Amber Wave swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
At Behr, the closest color to Mexican Spirit is Buried Treasure (PMD-105) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buried Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Pumpkin Spice (126), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Spirit without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
The closest Valspar equivalent of Mexican Spirit is Hazelnut Coffee (3001-3A). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Hazelnut Coffee and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazelnut Coffee swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mexican Spirit is Wright Ochre (FLLW325) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Ochre swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
At Glidden, the closest color to Mexican Spirit is Sunlit Topaz (90YR 31/605) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunlit Topaz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mexican Spirit. The nearest is Bar of Gold (213-6DB) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mexican Spirit. The nearest is Elegant Orange (HGSW 2113) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elegant Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Clay Terrace (DE5229), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Spirit without repainting risk. See the full Clay Terrace swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mexican Spirit (0984), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Spirit without repainting risk. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Mexican Spirit is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Mexican Spirit is Terracotta (398640) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mexican Spirit
Kompozit's nearest match is Mexican Spirit (0984), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Spirit without repainting risk. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →