Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sedge |
| SKU | 0226 |
| Hex | #B3A994 |
| RGB | 179, 169, 148 |
| HSL | 41°, 17%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Sedge
At 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sedge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sedge is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sedge
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Langdon Dove (H0107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sedge without repainting risk. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sedge
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sedge is China Clay (CA154). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order China Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full China Clay swatch →
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 →
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 →