Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Constellation |
| SKU | AF-540 |
| Hex | #7E96A2 |
| RGB | 126, 150, 162 |
| HSL | 200°, 16%, 56% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Constellation
Constellation sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Constellation 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
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 Constellation 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 #7E96A2 in HSL space. Pair Constellation 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 Constellation Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Constellation 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-540 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Constellation
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Constellation is Poolhouse (SW 7603). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Poolhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Poolhouse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Constellation
At Behr, the closest color to Constellation is Coastal Vista (PPU14-06) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) 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 Constellation
At Valspar, the closest color to Constellation is Evening Eclipse (4007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29.5 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Eclipse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Constellation
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Seastone (PPG10-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Constellation without repainting risk. See the full Seastone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Constellation
Glidden's nearest match is Seastone (PPG10-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Constellation without repainting risk. See the full Seastone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Constellation
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Constellation is Blue Laguna (432-5DB). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). 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 Constellation
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Constellation is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Constellation
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Constellation is Silver Storm (DE5822) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Storm swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Constellation
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Constellation is Stone Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Constellation
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Constellation. The nearest is Nichols Beach (H048) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Constellation
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Constellation. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Constellation
Rodda's nearest match is Whale Migration (R081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Constellation without repainting risk. See the full Whale Migration swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Constellation
C2 Paint's nearest match is Ravine (C2-731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Constellation without repainting risk. See the full Ravine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Constellation
Clare has no exact twin of Constellation. The nearest is Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Constellation
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Constellation. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Constellation
At Backdrop, the closest color to Constellation is Polly Wants (BD-PW) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) 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 Constellation
Kompozit has no exact twin of Constellation. The nearest is Ocean Melody (0499) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →