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Benjamin Moore Cobblestone Path1606 · #9EA5A5 · LRV 37

Cobblestone Path reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1606 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE COBBLESTONE PATH
RGB 158, 165, 165LRV 37

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameCobblestone Path
SKU1606
Hex#9EA5A5
RGB158, 165, 165
HSL180°, 4%, 63%
LRV37
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About Benjamin Moore Cobblestone Path

Cobblestone Path sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.

Cobblestone Path 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9558 · #A0A5A5 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 37
SW 9638 · #A2A8A6 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 38
SW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 37
SW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 38

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.4
All gray at Behr →
ECC-33-1 · #A0A6A8 · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 38
PPU26-19 · #A0A6A9 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 38
PPU25-16 · #A4A6A4 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 38
710F-4 · #9EA49F · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 36

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All gray at Valspar →
V115-2 · #A1A8A9 · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 38.4
8004-37E · #9AA9AC · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 38
V139-4 · #9AA9AC · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 38.2
T684 · #99A9A7 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 37.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1010-4 · #A5A8A5 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 39
PPG0996-3 · #A8A8A5 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 39
PPG0995-5 · #9F9F9F · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 35

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1010-4 · #A4A7A4 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 38
30BG 36/051 · #99A5A9 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 36
70GG 38/059 · #97A7A7 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 38
00NN 37/000 · #A3A2A3 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 37

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All gray at Dutch Boy →
435-4DB · #9EA3A5 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 36
436-4DB · #A4A7A6 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 38
426-5DB · #9FAAA6 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 39
437-3DB · #A4A4A0 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 37
HGSW 1465 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 37
HGSW 7073 · #A0A5A7 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 37
HGSW 1505 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 38
HGSW 7059 · #A3A7A0 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 38

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.54
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6361 · #A1A5A8 · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 35
DET563 · #9BA9AB · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 39
DE6291 · #9DA7A0 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 35

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-137 · #A3A7A1 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 38
JG-15 · #A7A9A3 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 39
JG-84 · #91A1A4 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 34

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.91
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 265 · #9EA09D · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 35
NO. CB8 · #90A3A6 · ΔE 4.83 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.68
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0526 · #9FA4A8 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 37
0533 · #A3A4A4 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 37
0541 · #A1A1A1 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 36
0519 · #A2A6AE · ΔE 5 · LRV 38

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0526 · #99A1A5 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 36
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 36
0490 · #9CAAAC · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 40
0519 · #9DA3AC · ΔE 5 · LRV 38

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.84
All gray at Rodda →
R069 · #9CA19A · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 35
R080 · #94A5AB · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 37

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-987 · #A8AAA9 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 40
C2-985 · #A2A3A8 · ΔE 4.63 · LRV 37
C2-988 · #A8A9A1 · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 39

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-15 · #9CA2A7 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 36

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.36
All gray at Portola Paints →
TWIN PEAKS · #929EA5 · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 33

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.66
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All gray at Kompozit →
0526 · #99A1A5 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 35
0533 · #9FA1A1 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 35
0490 · #9CAAAC · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 39
0519 · #9DA3AC · ΔE 5 · LRV 36

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Cobblestone Path within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1593 · LRV 39
2132-50 · LRV 38
CW-700 · LRV 39
1579 · LRV 38
CC-690 · LRV 38
AF-675 · LRV 37

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #9EA5A5 in HSL space. Pair Cobblestone Path with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9EA5A5 + #A59E9E
TRIADIC
#9EA5A5 · #A59EA5 · #A5A59E
ANALOGOUS
#9EA5A2 · #9EA5A5 · #9EA2A5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.51:1fail
Sample text on black
8.38:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Cobblestone Path Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Cobblestone Path 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 1606 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Cobblestone Path is Castlegate (SW 9558). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Castlegate and you'll get the same color. See the full Castlegate swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Behr's nearest match is Iron Wood (ECC-33-1), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cobblestone Path without repainting risk. See the full Iron Wood swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Valspar's nearest match is Cloud Mountain (V115-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cobblestone Path without repainting risk. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) 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 Cobblestone Path

At Glidden, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Wintery Grey (30BG 36/051) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wintery Grey swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silvered Chain (435-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cobblestone Path without repainting risk. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Contemporary Grey (HGSW 1465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Cobblestone Path without repainting risk. See the full Contemporary Grey swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Baby Seal (DE6361) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Vintage Weathervane (JG-137) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Metropolis Mood (0526) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis Mood swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Rodda has no exact twin of Cobblestone Path. The nearest is Silver Lake (R080) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Lake swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cobblestone Path. The nearest is Chain Reaction (C2-985) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Clare, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cobblestone Path. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

Backdrop has no exact twin of Cobblestone Path. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Cobblestone Path

At Kompozit, the closest color to Cobblestone Path is Techile (0533) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techile swatch →

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