Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Roman Ruins |
| SKU | 0225 |
| Hex | #C1B7A1 |
| RGB | 193, 183, 161 |
| HSL | 41°, 21%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Loggia (HGSW 3446) — very close at ΔE 2.63, 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 Loggia 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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Roman Ruins
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Roman Ruins is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Helen of Troy (0350), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). 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 Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Rodda's nearest match is Wood Ash (CA140), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). 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 Wood Ash 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Roman Ruins
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). 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 Sevilla 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 →