Ode to Joy
1137 · #9E4A52 · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Ode to Joy13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Ode to Joy, Really?
Ode to Joy reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1137 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Ode to Joy
Ode to Joy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Ode to Joy
With an LRV of 13, Ode to Joy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Ode to Joy are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1137 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Kirsch RedSW 6313 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | Powder RoomPPU1-07 · Behr | 1.4 | 13 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Travers RedCW-345 · Benjamin Moore | 1.7 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Baked Bahama1006-3A · Valspar | 2.4 | 11.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Roasted PepperPPG13-13 · PPG / Glidden | 1.5 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Roasted PepperPPG13-13 · Glidden | 1.1 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Ode to Joy within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9E4A52 in HSL space. Pair Ode to Joy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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