Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Azores |
| SKU | AF-495 |
| Hex | #89A098 |
| RGB | 137, 160, 152 |
| HSL | 159°, 11%, 58% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Azores
Azores sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Azores 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Azores 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 #89A098 in HSL space. Pair Azores 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 Azores Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Azores 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-495 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azores
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Azores is Jasper Stone (SW 9133) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) 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 Azores
Behr's nearest match is Eucalyptus (QE-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Azores without repainting risk. See the full Eucalyptus swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Azores
Valspar's nearest match is Green Water (5003-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.4 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Azores without repainting risk. See the full Green Water swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Azores
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Azores without repainting risk. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Azores
At Glidden, the closest color to Azores is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Azores
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Azores is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Life's Whirlwind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Azores
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Azores is Blue Seagrass (HGSW 3294) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) 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 Azores
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Azores is Meek Moss Green (DET606). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Meek Moss Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Meek Moss Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Azores
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Azores is Well Watered (JG-69) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Watered swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Azores
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Azores is Chappell Green (NO. 83) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chappell Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Azores
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Azores. The nearest is North Beach Blue (0485) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full North Beach Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Azores
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Azores is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Azores
Rodda has no exact twin of Azores. The nearest is Dried Hydrangea (R074) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dried Hydrangea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Azores
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Azores is Cousteau (C2-713) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cousteau swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Azores
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Azores. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Azores
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Azores. The nearest is Blue Harbor (371675) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Azores
At Kompozit, the closest color to Azores is Kathleen's Garden (0464) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kathleen's Garden swatch →