Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Roman Ruins |
| SKU | 0225 |
| Hex | #C1B7A1 |
| RGB | 193, 183, 161 |
| HSL | 41°, 21%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Roman Ruins
Roman Ruins sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Roman Ruins 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Roman Ruins 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 #C1B7A1 in HSL space. Pair Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Roman Ruins 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 0225 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest Valspar equivalent of Roman Ruins is Kiln Clay (T579). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.1 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Kiln Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Kiln Clay swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roman Ruins
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Roman Ruins is Peace of Mind (SW 9510). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Peace of Mind and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Kompozit's nearest match is Helen of Troy (0350), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Roman Ruins
C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wall White (NO. 58), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Wall White swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glacial Till (AF-390), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Glacial Till swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Behr's nearest match is Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roman Ruins without repainting risk. See the full Basic Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Pigeon Gray (DE6214) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pigeon Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Heavy Hammock (PPG1027-3) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavy Hammock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Roman Ruins. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 6.55). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0225 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Roman Ruins — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 15.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0225 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →