Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Salem Clay |
| SKU | H107 |
| Hex | #B4AB99 |
| RGB | 180, 171, 153 |
| HSL | 40°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Salem Clay
Salem Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Salem Clay 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.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Behr
Magnolia Home
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Salem Clay 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 #B4AB99 in HSL space. Pair Salem Clay 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 Salem Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Salem Clay 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 H107 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Salem Clay
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Salem Clay is Shaggy Barked (DEC771). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Shaggy Barked and you'll get the same color. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Salem Clay
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Salem Clay is Finnie Gray (CW-55). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Finnie Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Finnie Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Salem Clay
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Clay without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Salem Clay
Behr's nearest match is Mountain Shade (ECC-47-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Clay without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Shade swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gateway Gray (SW 7644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Clay without repainting risk. See the full Gateway Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Salem Clay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Salem Clay without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Salem Clay
At Valspar, the closest color to Salem Clay is Soothing Sage (8004-23C) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Soothing Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Salem Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Salem Clay is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Dune swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Salem Clay
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Salem Clay is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Salem Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Salem Clay is Intrigue (C2-812) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intrigue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Salem Clay
Kompozit has no exact twin of Salem Clay. The nearest is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Salem Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Clay — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 7.16). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H107 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Salem Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Salem Clay — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H107 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →