Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Prairie Sand |
| SKU | 0289 |
| Hex | #CAB48D |
| RGB | 202, 180, 141 |
| HSL | 38°, 37%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Prairie Sand
Prairie Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Prairie Sand 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Prairie Sand 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 #CAB48D in HSL space. Pair Prairie Sand 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 Prairie Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prairie Sand 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 0289 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prairie Sand
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prairie Sand is Safari (SW 7697) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Prairie Sand
At Behr, the closest color to Prairie Sand is Tropical Tan (PWL-84) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prairie Sand
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Prairie Sand is Shelburne Buff (HC-28). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shelburne Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Shelburne Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Valspar's nearest match is Dad's Slippers (T570), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Dad's Slippers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prairie Sand
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Prairie Sand is Somber (PPG1093-4). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Somber and you'll get the same color. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Somber (PPG1093-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Somber swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prairie Sand
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prairie Sand
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Prairie Sand is Warm and Toasty (DET646). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Warm and Toasty and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Prairie Sand. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cat's Paw (NO. 240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Prairie Sand
At Rodda, the closest color to Prairie Sand is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Prairie Sand
C2 Paint's nearest match is Karma (C2-635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Karma swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Prairie Sand
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Prairie Sand is Versailles (VERSAILLES) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prairie Sand
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sand without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →