Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Young Colt |
| SKU | 0198 |
| Hex | #ABA090 |
| RGB | 171, 160, 144 |
| HSL | 36°, 14%, 62% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Young Colt
Young Colt sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Young Colt 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 by brand
18 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Young Colt 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 #ABA090 in HSL space. Pair Young Colt 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 Young Colt Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Young Colt 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 0198 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Young Colt
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Taupe Tone (SW 7633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Young Colt
The closest Behr equivalent of Young Colt is Roadside (MQ2-52). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Behr is your counter, order Roadside and you'll get the same color. See the full Roadside swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Young Colt
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Indian River (985), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Indian River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Young Colt
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Young Colt
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Young Colt is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Young Colt
At Glidden, the closest color to Young Colt is Neutral Wheat (10YY 35/094) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neutral Wheat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Young Colt
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Breakwall (405-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Young Colt
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Young Colt
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Young Colt is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Young Colt
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Young Colt is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Young Colt
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Young Colt
The closest Rodda equivalent of Young Colt is Bay Leaf (CA142). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Rodda is your counter, order Bay Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Young Colt
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Young Colt is Fossil (C2-926) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Young Colt
Portola Paints's nearest match is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Young Colt
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Young Colt. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Young Colt
At Backdrop, the closest color to Young Colt is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Young Colt
Kompozit's nearest match is Deep Marsh (0233), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Young Colt without repainting risk. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →