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DIAMOND VOGEL · 0381

Diamond Vogel Sonata#868065 · LRV 21

Sonata reads as a yellow / warm — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Diamond Vogel 0381 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DIAMOND VOGEL SONATA
RGB 134, 128, 101 LRV 21

Color spec

Brand Diamond Vogel
Name Sonata
SKU 0381
Hex #868065
RGB 134, 128, 101
HSL 49°, 14%, 46%
LRV 21
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Diamond Vogel Sonata

With an LRV of 21, Sonata is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Sonata works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 each

5 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.

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.9
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
323-5DB · #8A856B · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 23
423-4DB · #807A63 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 19
422-5DB · #858173 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 22
325-4DB · #7D8366 · ΔE 5.63 · LRV 22
419-5DB · #8E7F6A · ΔE 5.91 · LRV 22

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.94
All neutral at Valspar →
6005-4B · #87805F · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 21.5
6001-4B · #808063 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 21
6002-2B · #857D6D · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 20.7
6007-2B · #8F7E68 · ΔE 6.62 · LRV 21.8
3007-9B · #927D60 · ΔE 7.21 · LRV 21.6

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.02
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-106 · #867F69 · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 22
1504 · #87846B · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 23
510 · #858367 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 23
HC-112 · #818066 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 22
1519 · #877C5E · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 20

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 2861 · #857C5D · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 20
SW 7734 · #857C5D · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 20
SW 7737 · #8D8168 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 22
SW 6179 · #7F8266 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 21
SW 6151 · #8E7F6A · ΔE 5.91 · LRV 22

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6251 · #858365 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 21
DE6244 · #817D68 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 19
DE6258 · #818068 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 20
DE6195 · #8E7D5D · ΔE 5.19 · LRV 20
DE6216 · #8E7E67 · ΔE 5.86 · LRV 21

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All neutral at Behr →
PPU8-24 · #857C65 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 20
BNC-36 · #7E806A · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 21
PPU10-18 · #81826F · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 22
720D-5 · #7E816A · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 21
PPU7-24A · #887B69 · ΔE 6.04 · LRV 20

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.94
All neutral at Kompozit →
0360 · #8A7F5D · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 21
0416 · #81825F · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 21
0234 · #877A65 · ΔE 5.16 · LRV 20
0227 · #8B7E6A · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 21
0429 · #7B8267 · ΔE 6.01 · LRV 21

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.37
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 18
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 22
BD-AN · #A89886 · ΔE 11.75 · LRV 33
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 16.16 · LRV 14
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 18.65 · LRV 27

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.47
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1026-6 · #8E8162 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 22
PPG11-26 · #848464 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 22
PPG1028-5 · #81806E · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 21
1026-6 · #8E8062 · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 22
PPG1024-6 · #8A7E6B · ΔE 5.09 · LRV 21

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 312 · #7E775B · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 18
NO. 54 · #918069 · ΔE 6.42 · LRV 22
NO. 198 · #827462 · ΔE 7.47 · LRV 18
NO. 276 · #87847F · ΔE 9.35 · LRV 23
NO. 34 · #768769 · ΔE 9.66 · LRV 22

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.98
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-935 · #7D7E69 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 20
C2-936 · #888272 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 22
C2-856 · #908269 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 23
C2-921 · #868274 · ΔE 5.03 · LRV 22
C2-904 · #837E72 · ΔE 5.92 · LRV 21

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.03
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-66 · #767665 · ΔE 6.03 · LRV 18
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 7.36 · LRV 23
PNT100-DP-61 · #6C795F · ΔE 9.42 · LRV 18
PNT100-MD-14 · #91928C · ΔE 10.88 · LRV 28
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 13.31 · LRV 21

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.63
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-61 · #777E6A · ΔE 6.63 · LRV 20
JG-125 · #838379 · ΔE 6.99 · LRV 22
JG-09 · #79836F · ΔE 7.59 · LRV 21
JG-20 · #85837B · ΔE 7.73 · LRV 23
JG-65 · #7E857D · ΔE 9.31 · LRV 23

Similar Diamond Vogel colors

closest in the Diamond Vogel deck

The nearest shades to Sonata within Diamond Vogel's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

H114 · LRV 21
0234 · LRV 22
H115 · LRV 21
0206 · LRV 21
0367 · LRV 20
0199 · LRV 20

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #868065 in HSL space. Pair Sonata with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#868065 + #656B86
TRIADIC
#868065 · #658680 · #806586
ANALOGOUS
#867065 · #868065 · #7C8665

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.97:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
5.29:1 AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Diamond Vogel Sonata Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Sonata 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 0381 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Valspar Equivalent of Sonata

Valspar's nearest match is Ripe Olive (6005-4B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.5 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sonata without repainting risk. See the full Ripe Olive swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sonata

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sonata is Crownsville Gray (HC-106) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crownsville Gray swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sonata

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sonata is Ivy Garden (DE6258) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivy Garden swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Sonata

At Behr, the closest color to Sonata is Deserted Island (PPU8-24) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deserted Island swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Sonata

At Kompozit, the closest color to Sonata is Land Before Time (0360) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Land Before Time swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Sonata

At Backdrop, the closest color to Sonata is Old Soul (BD-OS) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 21) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Soul swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sonata

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sonata. The nearest is Wilderness (PPG11-26) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wilderness swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Sonata

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sonata. The nearest is Pondstone (C2-935) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pondstone swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sonata

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sonata. The nearest is Artichoke (SW 6179) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Artichoke swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sonata

Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonata — the nearest deck color, Balsam Sprig (325-4DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.63). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0381 instead. See the full Balsam Sprig swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sonata

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonata — the nearest deck color, Dauphin (NO. 54), is clearly different (ΔE 6.42). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0381 instead. See the full Dauphin swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Sonata

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonata — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.36). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0381 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sonata

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sonata — the nearest deck color, Olive Grove (JG-09), is clearly different (ΔE 7.59). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0381 instead. See the full Olive Grove swatch →

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