Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Nickel |
| SKU | 2119-50 |
| Hex | #A2A9B1 |
| RGB | 162, 169, 177 |
| HSL | 212°, 9%, 66% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Nickel
Nickel sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Nickel 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Nickel 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 #A2A9B1 in HSL space. Pair Nickel 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 Nickel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nickel 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 2119-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nickel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nickel is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Nickel
At Behr, the closest color to Nickel is Twilight (T13-6) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nickel
Valspar has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Cloud Mountain (V115-2) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nickel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nickel is Foretell (PPG10-13) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foretell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nickel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nickel is Ascot Blue (90BG 41/040). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Ascot Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Ascot Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nickel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Nickel is Fogged In (433-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fogged In swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nickel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Steel Piling (HGSW 1475) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel Piling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nickel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nickel is Irogon Blue (DEC796) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irogon Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nickel
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Kittiwake (NO. 307) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nickel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Baby Seal (0519), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Nickel without repainting risk. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nickel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Citadel Blue (H0045) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citadel Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nickel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Monday Morning (C2-987) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Nickel
At Clare, the closest color to Nickel is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) 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 Nickel
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Nickel. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →