Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Thistle Gray |
| SKU | 0197 |
| Hex | #C2B9AB |
| RGB | 194, 185, 171 |
| HSL | 37°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Thistle Gray
Thistle Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Thistle Gray 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.
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Thistle Gray 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 #C2B9AB in HSL space. Pair Thistle Gray 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 Thistle Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Thistle Gray 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 0197 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Thistle Gray is Old Soul (CSP-65). 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 50 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Old Soul and you'll get the same color. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Thistle Gray is Solid Wood (JG-109). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Solid Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Thistle Gray is Frond (0232). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order Frond and you'll get the same color. See the full Frond swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Thistle Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Thistle Gray is Rocky Road (PPG1000-2). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rocky Road and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocky Road swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Jogging Path (SW 7638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Jogging Path swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Behr's nearest match is Wilderness Gray (HDC-FL13-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wilderness Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Ask Me Anything (8006-2D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Ask Me Anything swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Faux Bois (DEGR15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Thistle Gray without repainting risk. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Thistle Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Thistle Gray is Purbeck Stone (NO. 275) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purbeck Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Thistle Gray. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Thistle Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Thistle Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0197 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →