Siren
1117 · #A13D40 · LRV 11 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Bewitched6
- 3Siren11
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Siren, Really?
Siren reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1117 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Siren
Siren works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Siren
With an LRV of 11, Siren is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Siren are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 1117 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Antique RedSW 7587 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | No More DramaP140-7 · Behr | 0.9 | 12 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Currant Red1323 · Benjamin Moore | 0.5 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Pop of PoppyM253 · Valspar | 1.8 | 10.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | GranadaPPG17-12 · PPG / Glidden | 1.1 | 12 | Color page → |
| Glidden | GranadaPPG17-12 · Glidden | 0.8 | 12 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Siren within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A13D40 in HSL space. Pair Siren with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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