Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Science Experiment |
| SKU | 0781 |
| Hex | #97A53F |
| RGB | 151, 165, 63 |
| HSL | 68°, 45%, 45% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Green |
About Diamond Vogel Science Experiment
Science Experiment sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Science Experiment is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
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 green from that brand.
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Science Experiment 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 #97A53F in HSL space. Pair Science Experiment 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 Science Experiment Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Science Experiment 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 0781 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Science Experiment
Kompozit's nearest match is Science Experiment (0781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Science Experiment without repainting risk. See the full Science Experiment swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Science Experiment
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Glib Green (225-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Science Experiment without repainting risk. See the full Glib Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Science Experiment
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Science Experiment is Huntington Green (406) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Huntington Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Science Experiment
At Valspar, the closest color to Science Experiment is Vintage Chartreuse (8001-27G) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Chartreuse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Science Experiment
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Science Experiment is Lichen (PPG1219-7) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Science Experiment
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Science Experiment is Overt Green (SW 6718) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overt Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Science Experiment
Behr has no exact twin of Science Experiment. The nearest is Spring Moss (390D-6) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Science Experiment
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Science Experiment. The nearest is Lazy Lizard (DE5523) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lazy Lizard swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Science Experiment
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Science Experiment — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 10.33). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0781 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Science Experiment
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Science Experiment — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.45). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0781 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Science Experiment
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Science Experiment — the nearest deck color, Serengeti (C2-648), is clearly different (ΔE 11.61). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0781 instead. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Science Experiment
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Science Experiment — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 14.18). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0781 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Science Experiment
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Science Experiment — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 17.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0781 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →