Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Adagio |
| SKU | 1593 |
| Hex | #A0A8A8 |
| RGB | 160, 168, 168 |
| HSL | 180°, 4%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Adagio
Adagio sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Adagio 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Adagio within Benjamin Moore'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 #A0A8A8 in HSL space. Pair Adagio 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.
Benjamin Moore Adagio Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Adagio 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 Benjamin Moore 1593 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adagio
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Breakwater (SW 9638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Adagio without repainting risk. See the full Breakwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Adagio
Behr's nearest match is Iron Wood (ECC-33-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Adagio without repainting risk. See the full Iron Wood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Adagio
The closest Valspar equivalent of Adagio is Cloud Mountain (V115-2). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Cloud Mountain and you'll get the same color. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Adagio
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Adagio is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Adagio
At Glidden, the closest color to Adagio is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Adagio
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Adagio is Ironed Gray (436-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Adagio
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Steel Piling (HGSW 1475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Adagio without repainting risk. See the full Steel Piling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Adagio
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Adagio is Mission Bay Blue (DET563) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Bay Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Adagio
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Adagio is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Adagio
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Pale Slate (H045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Adagio without repainting risk. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Adagio
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Adagio is Beacon Fog (0490) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Adagio
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Adagio is Monday Morning (C2-987) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Adagio
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Adagio. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Adagio
Backdrop has no exact twin of Adagio. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Adagio
At Kompozit, the closest color to Adagio is Beacon Fog (0490) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →