Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Rocky Mountain |
| SKU | 0128 |
| Hex | #AD8B82 |
| RGB | 173, 139, 130 |
| HSL | 13°, 21%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Diamond Vogel Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Rocky Mountain is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Rocky Mountain 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 #AD8B82 in HSL space. Pair Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rocky Mountain 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 0128 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rocky Mountain is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Bedford Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rocky Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
At Behr, the closest color to Rocky Mountain is Regency Rose (UL110-11) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regency Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rocky Mountain is Baby Sprout (0134) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Sprout swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Valspar has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Western Ridge (1008-9C) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Western Ridge swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Ash Hollow (DE6046) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Hollow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Barberry (1244) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barberry swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rocky Mountain. The nearest is Redend Point (SW 9081) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Redend Point swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Oarsman (412-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0128 instead. See the full Oarsman swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Staddle Stone (BD37), is clearly different (ΔE 6.65). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0128 instead. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 8.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0128 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0128 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rocky Mountain
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Rocky Mountain — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 15.64). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0128 instead. See the full Shade swatch →