Color spec
| Brand | Backdrop |
| Name | Nuevo |
| SKU | BD-NU |
| Hex | #A4A89F |
| RGB | 164, 168, 159 |
| HSL | 87°, 5%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Backdrop Nuevo
Nuevo sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Nuevo is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Backdrop colors
closest in the Backdrop deckThe nearest shades to Nuevo within Backdrop'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 #A4A89F in HSL space. Pair Nuevo 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.
Backdrop Nuevo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nuevo 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 Backdrop BD-NU directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nuevo
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nuevo is Unusual Gray (SW 7059). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Unusual Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Unusual Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nuevo
At Behr, the closest color to Nuevo is Old Celadon (PPU25-05) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Celadon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nuevo
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Nuevo is Sabre Gray (1482). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sabre Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Sabre Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nuevo
Valspar's nearest match is Building Block (V145-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.7 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nuevo without repainting risk. See the full Building Block swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nuevo
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nuevo is Hot Stone (PPG1007-4) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hot Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nuevo
Glidden's nearest match is Woodlawn (50GY 38/042), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nuevo without repainting risk. See the full Woodlawn swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nuevo
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nuevo. The nearest is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nuevo
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nuevo is Wormwood (HGSW 1505). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Wormwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Wormwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nuevo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nuevo is Muted Gray (DEGR64) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muted Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nuevo
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nuevo without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nuevo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Nuevo is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nuevo
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Nuevo is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nuevo
At Rodda, the closest color to Nuevo is Buried Fossil (R057) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buried Fossil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nuevo
C2 Paint's nearest match is Pavement (C2-988), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Nuevo without repainting risk. See the full Pavement swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nuevo
At Kompozit, the closest color to Nuevo is Silverado Ranch (0421) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →