Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Shagbark Olive |
| SKU | 0352 |
| Hex | #978E72 |
| RGB | 151, 142, 114 |
| HSL | 45°, 15%, 52% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Shagbark Olive
Shagbark Olive sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Shagbark Olive 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.
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Shagbark Olive 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 #978E72 in HSL space. Pair Shagbark Olive 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 Shagbark Olive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shagbark Olive 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 0352 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shagbark Olive is Hancock Gray (HC-97). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hancock Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Hancock Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Shagbark Olive is Courtyard Green (DEC776). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Courtyard Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Courtyard Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Behr's nearest match is Urban Safari (PPU8-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shagbark Olive without repainting risk. See the full Urban Safari swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Valspar's nearest match is Sweet Carolina (5008-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shagbark Olive without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Carolina swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shagbark Olive is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shagbark Olive is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shagbark Olive is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shagbark Olive. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shagbark Olive. The nearest is Barro Verde (SW 9123) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Shagbark Olive. The nearest is Garden Party (JG-53) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Party swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Shagbark Olive — the nearest deck color, Mesmerize (PPG1030-5), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0352 instead. See the full Mesmerize swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shagbark Olive — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0352 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shagbark Olive
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shagbark Olive — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 9.35). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0352 instead. See the full Shade swatch →