Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sultry Castle |
| SKU | 0562 |
| Hex | #979088 |
| RGB | 151, 144, 136 |
| HSL | 32°, 7%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Sultry Castle
Sultry Castle sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sultry Castle is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Dutch Boy
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Sultry Castle 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 #979088 in HSL space. Pair Sultry Castle 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 Sultry Castle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sultry Castle 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 0562 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sultry Castle
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Sultry Castle is Chemise (NO. 216). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Chemise and you'll get the same color. See the full Chemise swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sultry Castle
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sultry Castle is Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Tabby Cat Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Tabby Cat Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Kompozit's nearest match is Sultry Castle (0562), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sultry Castle without repainting risk. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Elephant Ear (SW 9168), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sultry Castle without repainting risk. See the full Elephant Ear swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sultry Castle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sultry Castle is Countryside (DEGR27) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sultry Castle
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sultry Castle is Mt. Rainier (PPG0998-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mt. Rainier swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sultry Castle
At Behr, the closest color to Sultry Castle is Country Club (770B-5) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Club swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sultry Castle
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sultry Castle is Before & After (JG-146) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Before & After swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sultry Castle
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sultry Castle is Hammered (C2-889) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hammered swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sultry Castle. The nearest is Rustic Greige (404-4DB) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Greige swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Clare has no exact twin of Sultry Castle. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sultry Castle. The nearest is Studio Clay (CSP-380) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sultry Castle
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sultry Castle — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0562 instead. See the full Anita swatch →