Sonata
0381 · #868065 · LRV 21 — warm yellow tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Roycroft Brass15
- 3Sonata21
- 4Dorian Gray39
- 5Mindful Gray48
What Color Is Sonata, Really?
Sonata reads as a warm yellow tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 0381 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sonata
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Sonata 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 0381 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 | ArtichokeSW 6179 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 21 | Color page → |
| Behr | Sorrel LeafN340-6 · Behr | 2.2 | 21 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Crownsville GrayHC-106 · Benjamin Moore | 2.0 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ripe Olive6005-4B · Valspar | 1.9 | 21.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | WildernessPPG11-26 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 22 | Color page → |
| Glidden | WildernessPPG11-26 · Glidden | 4.1 | 22 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
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.
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 #868065 in HSL space. Pair Sonata with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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