Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Marina Gray |
| SKU | 1599 |
| Hex | #ADB3B3 |
| RGB | 173, 179, 179 |
| HSL | 180°, 4%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Marina Gray
Marina Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Marina Gray 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 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Marina Gray 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 #ADB3B3 in HSL space. Pair Marina Gray 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 Marina Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marina Gray 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 1599 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marina Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Marina Gray is Online (SW 7072). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Online and you'll get the same color. See the full Online swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marina Gray
Behr's nearest match is Metropolis (N140-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marina Gray without repainting risk. See the full Metropolis swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Marina Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Marina Gray is Wheels Up! (V117-2). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Wheels Up! and you'll get the same color. See the full Wheels Up! swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marina Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Marina Gray is Stargazer (PPG1011-3) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marina Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Stargazer (PPG1011-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Marina Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marina Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Zippered Gray (435-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Marina Gray without repainting risk. See the full Zippered Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marina Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Marina Gray is Online (HGSW 1466). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Online and you'll get the same color. See the full Online swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marina Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Marina Gray is Yreka! (DET594) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Marina Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Marina Gray. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Marina Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Marina Gray. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marina Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Marina Gray is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marina Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Marina Gray is Vinal Haven (H0144) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vinal Haven swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Marina Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Zinc (CA193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Marina Gray without repainting risk. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Marina Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Marina Gray is Silver Screen (C2-974) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Marina Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Marina Gray. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Marina Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Marina Gray. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marina Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Marina Gray. The nearest is Praise Giving (0540) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Praise Giving swatch →