Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Orestes |
| SKU | 0379 |
| Hex | #A4A089 |
| RGB | 164, 160, 137 |
| HSL | 51°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Orestes
Orestes sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Orestes 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.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Dutch Boy
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Orestes 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 #A4A089 in HSL space. Pair Orestes 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 Orestes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Orestes 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 0379 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Orestes
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Orestes is Texas Sage (1503). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Texas Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Texas Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Orestes
Behr's nearest match is Fossil Stone (PMD-57), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Orestes without repainting risk. See the full Fossil Stone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Orestes
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Orestes is Lichen (NO. 19) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Orestes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Orestes is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Orestes
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Orestes is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Orestes
At Valspar, the closest color to Orestes is Sage the Day (8004-25D) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage the Day swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Orestes
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Orestes is Worn Khaki (SW 9527) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worn Khaki swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Orestes
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Orestes is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Orestes
Backdrop has no exact twin of Orestes. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Orestes
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Orestes. The nearest is Meadowood (DEC777) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meadowood swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Orestes
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Mossed Thicket (424-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.08). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0379 instead. See the full Mossed Thicket swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Orestes
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Wood Shadow (0205), is clearly different (ΔE 5.13). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0379 instead. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Orestes
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Orestes — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 6.95). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0379 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →