Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sedge |
| SKU | 0226 |
| Hex | #B3A994 |
| RGB | 179, 169, 148 |
| HSL | 41°, 17%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Sedge
Sedge 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.
Sedge 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.
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Sedge 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 #B3A994 in HSL space. Pair Sedge 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 Sedge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sedge 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 0226 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sedge
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sedge is Burlap (C2-892). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Burlap and you'll get the same color. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sedge
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Shaggy Barked (DEC771), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Shaggy Barked swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sedge
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sedge
Valspar's nearest match is Earthy Beige (M351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sedge
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Clarksville Gray (HC-102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Clarksville Gray swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sedge
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sedge is Universal Khaki (SW 6150) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sedge
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sedge is Khaki-ed (419-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Khaki-ed swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sedge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sedge is Travertine Path (0345) — very close at ΔE 2.6, 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 Travertine Path swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sedge
At Behr, the closest color to Sedge is Safari Chic (MQ2-20) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Chic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sedge
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sedge is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sedge
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sedge. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sedge
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — 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 0226 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sedge
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sedge — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 12.58). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0226 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →