Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sparrow |
| SKU | 0554 |
| Hex | #9E9999 |
| RGB | 158, 153, 153 |
| HSL | 0°, 3%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Sparrow
Sparrow sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sparrow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Sparrow 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 #9E9999 in HSL space. Pair Sparrow 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 Sparrow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sparrow 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 0554 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sparrow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sparrow is Polished Concrete (SW 9167) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polished Concrete swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sparrow
At Behr, the closest color to Sparrow is Suede Leather (740B-4) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suede Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sparrow
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sparrow is Feather Quill (8006-12D). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Feather Quill and you'll get the same color. See the full Feather Quill swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sparrow
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sparrow. The nearest is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Playing Possum swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sparrow
At Glidden, the closest color to Sparrow is Stone Grey (30YY 31/024) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sparrow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sparrow is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sparrow
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sparrow is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sparrow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sparrow is Middle Gray (DEGR58) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Middle Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sparrow
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sparrow is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sparrow
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sparrow is Worsted (NO. 284) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Worsted swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sparrow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sparrow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sparrow is Hailstorm (C2-969) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sparrow
Kompozit's nearest match is Jet Gray (0548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Sparrow without repainting risk. See the full Jet Gray swatch →