Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Amsterdam |
| SKU | AF-550 |
| Hex | #81949D |
| RGB | 129, 148, 157 |
| HSL | 199°, 13%, 56% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Amsterdam
Amsterdam sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Amsterdam 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
16 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Amsterdam 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 #81949D in HSL space. Pair Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amsterdam 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 AF-550 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amsterdam
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amsterdam is Poolhouse (SW 7603). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Poolhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Poolhouse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Behr, the closest color to Amsterdam is Coastal Vista (PPU14-06) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Vista swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Valspar, the closest color to Amsterdam is Stormy Skies (8006-8D) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Skies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amsterdam
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Amsterdam without repainting risk. See the full Chalky Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amsterdam
Glidden has no exact twin of Amsterdam. The nearest is Smoke Grey (90BG 30/073) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoke Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amsterdam
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Amsterdam is Blue Laguna (432-5DB). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Blue Laguna and you'll get the same color. See the full Blue Laguna swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amsterdam
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Marine Park (HGSW 3314), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Amsterdam without repainting risk. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amsterdam
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Amsterdam. The nearest is Cold and Rainy (DESS36) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amsterdam
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Amsterdam. The nearest is Berrington Blue (NO. 14) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berrington Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amsterdam is Smoky Day (0491) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amsterdam is Standish Blue (H0048) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Standish Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amsterdam
The closest Rodda equivalent of Amsterdam is Whale Migration (R081). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Rodda is your counter, order Whale Migration and you'll get the same color. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amsterdam
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amsterdam is Ravine (C2-731) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ravine swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Amsterdam is Jules (JULES) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Amsterdam
At Backdrop, the closest color to Amsterdam is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amsterdam
Kompozit has no exact twin of Amsterdam. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →