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DIAMOND VOGEL · H116

Diamond Vogel Potomac Depths#7B7568 · LRV 18

Potomac Depths reads as a red-orange / warm — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Diamond Vogel H116 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL POTOMAC DEPTHS
RGB 123, 117, 104 LRV 18

Color spec

Brand Diamond Vogel
Name Potomac Depths
SKU H116
Hex #7B7568
RGB 123, 117, 104
HSL 41°, 8%, 45%
LRV 18
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About Diamond Vogel Potomac Depths

With an LRV of 18, Potomac Depths is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Potomac Depths works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 each

5 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.

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.4
All neutral at Valspar →
6003-2B · #7A7467 · ΔE 0.4 · LRV 17.6
M206 · #7D786A · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 18.8
T581 · #7C7771 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 18.8
V118-3 · #787772 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 18.5
8004-32F · #757A70 · ΔE 5.9 · LRV 19

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1546 · #7C7567 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 19
1539 · #7F7766 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 20
1489 · #7B7665 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 19
HC-100 · #7B7665 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 18
CSP-765 · #767769 · ΔE 4.01 · LRV 19

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-871 · #797466 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 18
C2-855 · #7B7769 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 18
C2-920 · #7D7766 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 19
C2-903 · #776F5B · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 16
C2-950 · #727272 · ΔE 6.92 · LRV 17
SW 9614 · #7C7466 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 18
SW 9524 · #797869 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 18
SW 38 · #7F7263 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 17
SW 7019 · #78736E · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 17
SW 7514 · #827466 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 18

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All neutral at Behr →
ECC-46-2 · #7D776C · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 19
QE-38 · #7C756A · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 18
PPU24-06 · #7B766C · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 18
HDC-NT-05 · #7E7568 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 18
N320-6A · #7D7363 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 18

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All neutral at Kompozit →
0576 · #777367 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 17
0219 · #817667 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 19
0213 · #7E7264 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 17
0206 · #837766 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 19
0199 · #847563 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 19

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR30 · #7F7768 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 19
DESS47 · #78746E · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 18
DESS27 · #7C7863 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 18
DEGR50 · #797672 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 18
DE6279 · #747769 · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 17

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1000-6 · #7D7467 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 18
PPG1006-6 · #7B746B · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 18
PPG1023-6 · #837567 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 19
PPG1019-6 · #81746B · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 18
PPG1018-6 · #80726B · ΔE 6.27 · LRV 18

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
440-5DB · #817A6E · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 20
420-5DB · #7D7162 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 17
405-5DB · #827466 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 18
437-5DB · #747371 · ΔE 5.68 · LRV 17
447-5DB · #7C716E · ΔE 6.97 · LRV 17

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.19
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-159 · #737268 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 17
JG-129 · #837165 · ΔE 6.65 · LRV 18
JG-61 · #777E6A · ΔE 8.06 · LRV 20
JG-165 · #81714D · ΔE 8.61 · LRV 17
JG-10 · #6B7970 · ΔE 9.67 · LRV 18

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.11
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 198 · #827462 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 18
NO. 312 · #7E775B · ΔE 5.87 · LRV 18
NO. 244 · #736660 · ΔE 8.09 · LRV 14
NO. 47 · #6F7B71 · ΔE 8.92 · LRV 19
NO. 299 · #6A7C80 · ΔE 12.69 · LRV 19

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.13
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-66 · #767665 · ΔE 4.13 · LRV 18
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 6.26 · LRV 23
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 9.5 · LRV 21
PNT100-DP-53 · #726460 · ΔE 9.53 · LRV 14
PNT100-DP-61 · #6C795F · ΔE 10.94 · LRV 18

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.12
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 8.12 · LRV 18
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 8.58 · LRV 22
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 12.58 · LRV 14
BD-TS · #7C5F47 · ΔE 12.58 · LRV 14
BD-MJ · #5A6E7E · ΔE 17.28 · LRV 18

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The nearest shades to Potomac Depths within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

H130 · LRV 17
H118 · LRV 18
0576 · LRV 19
0450 · LRV 17
0583 · LRV 18
0577 · LRV 17

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7B7568 in HSL space. Pair Potomac Depths with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7B7568 + #686E7B
TRIADIC
#7B7568 · #687B75 · #75687B
ANALOGOUS
#7B6B68 · #7B7568 · #787B68

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.58:1 AA
Sample text on black
4.59:1 AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Diamond Vogel Potomac Depths Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Potomac Depths 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 H116 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Valspar Equivalent of Potomac Depths

The closest Valspar equivalent of Potomac Depths is Empire (6003-2B). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.6 vs 18). If Valspar is your counter, order Empire and you'll get the same color. See the full Empire swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Potomac Depths

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Potomac Depths is Gargoyle (1546). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gargoyle and you'll get the same color. See the full Gargoyle swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Potomac Depths

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Potomac Depths is Woodlake (C2-871). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Woodlake and you'll get the same color. See the full Woodlake swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carriage Stone (SW 9614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potomac Depths without repainting risk. See the full Carriage Stone swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Behr's nearest match is Rooftop Garden (QE-38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potomac Depths without repainting risk. See the full Rooftop Garden swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Kompozit's nearest match is Stormy Weather (0576), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Potomac Depths without repainting risk. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potomac Depths without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Dog swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Potomac Depths

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Thunderstruck (PPG1000-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Potomac Depths without repainting risk. See the full Thunderstruck swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Potomac Depths. The nearest is Broccoli Brown (NO. 198) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Broccoli Brown swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Clare has no exact twin of Potomac Depths. The nearest is Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Field Trip swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Potomac Depths. The nearest is Monks Robe (405-5DB) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monks Robe swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Potomac Depths — the nearest deck color, Elemental (JG-129), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H116 instead. See the full Elemental swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Potomac Depths

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Potomac Depths — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H116 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →

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