Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Whimsy |
| SKU | 0100 |
| Hex | #8F676B |
| RGB | 143, 103, 107 |
| HSL | 354°, 16%, 48% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Diamond Vogel Whimsy
With an LRV of 17, Whimsy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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.
Whimsy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
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 red from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Dutch Boy
Valspar
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Whimsy 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 #8F676B in HSL space. Pair Whimsy 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 Whimsy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whimsy 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 0100 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whimsy
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Whimsy is Mauve-a-Lish (DET402). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mauve-a-Lish and you'll get the same color. See the full Mauve-a-Lish swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whimsy
At Valspar, the closest color to Whimsy is Fruitwood (1006-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15.4 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruitwood swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Sparkle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whimsy
Kompozit has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Abra Cadabra (0080) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abra Cadabra swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whimsy
Behr has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Touch Of Class (MQ1-47) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Touch Of Class swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whimsy
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Sebastian (407-5DB) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sebastian swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whimsy
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Hellebores (BD27) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hellebores swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whimsy
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Plum Dandy (SW 6284), is clearly different (ΔE 5.2). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Plum Dandy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whimsy
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Sequoia (1245), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Sequoia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whimsy
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 6.66). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Whimsy
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Book Room Red (NO. 50), is clearly different (ΔE 9.4). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whimsy
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Elemental (JG-129), is clearly different (ΔE 12.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Elemental swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Whimsy
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Whimsy — the nearest deck color, Buenos Aires (BD-BA), is clearly different (ΔE 15.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0100 instead. See the full Buenos Aires swatch →