Rich and Rare
0893 · #9B7D4E · LRV 22 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Turkish Coffee5
- 2Porpoise13
- 3Rich and Rare22
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Rich and Rare, Really?
Rich and Rare reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 0893 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rich and Rare
Rich and Rare works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Rich and Rare
With an LRV of 22, Rich and Rare 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.
Most complaints about Rich and Rare 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 0893 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 | CardboardSW 6124 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 22 | Color page → |
| Behr | Gold InkS310-6 · Behr | 1.2 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Olivetone252 · Benjamin Moore | 2.3 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Teak8003-20F · Valspar | 3.2 | 22 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Caramelized PecanPPG1089-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 22 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Caramelized PecanPPG1089-7 · Glidden | 2.9 | 22 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Rich and Rare 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 #9B7D4E in HSL space. Pair Rich and Rare with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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