Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Salem Clay |
| SKU | H107 |
| Hex | #B4AB99 |
| RGB | 180, 171, 153 |
| HSL | 40°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Salem Clay
Glidden's nearest match is Desert Dune (PPG1023-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). 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 Desert Dune 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Salem Clay
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Salem Clay is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Salem Clay
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Salem Clay is Langdon Dove (H0107). 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Langdon Dove and you'll get the same color. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Salem Clay
Rodda's nearest match is Sagebrush (CA153), 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 Sagebrush 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 →