Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Atmospheric |
| SKU | AF-500 |
| Hex | #889D9A |
| RGB | 136, 157, 154 |
| HSL | 171°, 10%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Atmospheric
Atmospheric sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Atmospheric 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Atmospheric 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 #889D9A in HSL space. Pair Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Atmospheric 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-500 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmospheric is Jasper Stone (SW 9133) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jasper Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Atmospheric
The closest Behr equivalent of Atmospheric is Agave (PPU12-04). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Behr is your counter, order Agave and you'll get the same color. See the full Agave swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Atmospheric
Valspar's nearest match is In the Deep End (T614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full In the Deep End swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
Glidden's nearest match is Blue Grass Field (70GG 32/067), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Blue Grass Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Atmospheric
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Life's Whirlwind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmospheric
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmospheric is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Seagrass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Atmospheric is Meek Moss Green (DET606) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Atmospheric
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Atmospheric is Well Watered (JG-69). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Well Watered and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Atmospheric
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Atmospheric
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Atmospheric is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Atmospheric
Rodda's nearest match is Dried Hydrangea (R074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Atmospheric
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cousteau (C2-713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Kompozit, the closest color to Atmospheric is North Beach Blue (0485) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →