Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sparrow |
| SKU | 0554 |
| Hex | #9E9999 |
| RGB | 158, 153, 153 |
| HSL | 0°, 3%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| 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 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 gray from that brand.
Valspar
Kompozit
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sparrow
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow — the nearest deck color, Pewter (2121-30), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0554 instead. See the full Pewter swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sparrow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0554 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sparrow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sparrow — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.81). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0554 instead. See the full Anita swatch →