Color spec
| Brand | Backdrop |
| Name | Underdog |
| SKU | BD-UD |
| Hex | #A4B5BB |
| RGB | 164, 181, 187 |
| HSL | 196°, 14%, 69% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Backdrop Underdog
Underdog sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Underdog 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
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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Backdrop colors
closest in the Backdrop deckThe nearest shades to Underdog 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 #A4B5BB in HSL space. Pair Underdog 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 Underdog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Underdog 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-UD directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underdog
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Underdog is Languid Blue (SW 6226). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Languid Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Languid Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Underdog
Behr's nearest match is Bay View (ECC-22-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Underdog without repainting risk. See the full Bay View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Underdog
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Underdog is Santorini Blue (1634). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Santorini Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Underdog
Valspar's nearest match is Artisan Blue (M228), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Underdog without repainting risk. See the full Artisan Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Underdog
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Underdog is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Underdog
At Glidden, the closest color to Underdog is Blue By You (PPG1035-3) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Underdog
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Underdog is Tempest Wind (431-2DB). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Tempest Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full Tempest Wind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Underdog
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Underdog is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Falkland Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Underdog
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Marine Layer (DET599), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Underdog without repainting risk. See the full Marine Layer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Underdog
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Underdog. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Underdog
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Underdog is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Underdog
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Underdog. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Underdog
Rodda has no exact twin of Underdog. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Underdog
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Underdog without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Underdog
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Underdog. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Underdog
Kompozit has no exact twin of Underdog. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →