Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Semolina |
| SKU | 1011 |
| Hex | #B77D58 |
| RGB | 183, 125, 88 |
| HSL | 23°, 40%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Diamond Vogel Semolina
Semolina sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Semolina is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Semolina 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 #B77D58 in HSL space. Pair Semolina 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 Semolina Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Semolina 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 1011 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Semolina
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Suntan Bronze (1217), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Semolina without repainting risk. See the full Suntan Bronze swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Semolina
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Semolina is Caramel Apple (DE5215) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caramel Apple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Semolina
At Kompozit, the closest color to Semolina is Semolina (1011) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Semolina swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Semolina
At Valspar, the closest color to Semolina is Gleaming Tan (3002-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gleaming Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Semolina
At Behr, the closest color to Semolina is Coronation (T14-12) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coronation swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Semolina
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Semolina is Cowboy Hat (PPG1082-6) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowboy Hat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Semolina
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Vintage Brass (313-5DB) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Brass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Semolina
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Sahara (C2-572) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sahara swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Semolina
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Semolina. The nearest is Caribbean Coral (SW 2854) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caribbean Coral swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Semolina
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Red Earth (NO. 64), is clearly different (ΔE 7.75). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1011 instead. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Semolina
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 8.06). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1011 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Semolina
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 8.12). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1011 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Semolina
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Semolina — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.21). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1011 instead. See the full Anita swatch →