Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Whimsy |
| SKU | 0100 |
| Hex | #8F676B |
| RGB | 143, 103, 107 |
| HSL | 354°, 16%, 48% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Whimsy
At Glidden, the closest color to Whimsy is Chocolate Sparkle (PPG1048-6) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whimsy
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Whimsy is Roseland (H0006) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roseland 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Whimsy
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Whimsy. The nearest is Carmine (CARMINE) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carmine 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 →