Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Rich Oak |
| SKU | 0268 |
| Hex | #AA8A60 |
| RGB | 170, 138, 96 |
| HSL | 34°, 30%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Rich Oak
Rich Oak sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Rich Oak 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Rich Oak 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 #AA8A60 in HSL space. Pair Rich Oak 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 Rich Oak Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rich Oak 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 0268 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rich Oak
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rich Oak. The nearest is Yearling (SW 7725) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rich Oak
At Behr, the closest color to Rich Oak is River Road (N270-5) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Road swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rich Oak
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Deep Ochre (1048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full Deep Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rich Oak
At Valspar, the closest color to Rich Oak is River Oak (3004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rich Oak
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is It Works (PPG1092-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full It Works swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rich Oak
Glidden's nearest match is It Works (PPG1092-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full It Works swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rich Oak
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Turning Leaves (317-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rich Oak
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rich Oak. The nearest is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rich Oak
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Ridge (DE6145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Ridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rich Oak
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Crown (JG-152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rich Oak
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rich Oak is Key Keeper (0290) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key Keeper swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rich Oak
Rodda has no exact twin of Rich Oak. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rich Oak
C2 Paint's nearest match is Shade Moss (BD36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rich Oak without repainting risk. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rich Oak
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rich Oak is Key Keeper (0290) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key Keeper swatch →