Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Shadow Gray |
| SKU | 2125-40 |
| Hex | #A2A9AE |
| RGB | 162, 169, 174 |
| HSL | 205°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray
Shadow Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Shadow 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
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
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 Shadow 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 #A2A9AE in HSL space. Pair Shadow 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 Shadow Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shadow 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 2125-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Gris (SW 7659) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gris swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Twilight (T13-6) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) 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 Shadow Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Cloud Mountain (V115-2) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38.4 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Foretell (PPG10-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Gray without repainting risk. See the full Foretell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Philosophical Grey (50BG 39/022), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Gray without repainting risk. See the full Philosophical Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Ironed Gray (436-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ironed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Steel Piling (HGSW 1475) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steel Piling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Marinescape (DEGR77) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marinescape swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shadow Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shadow Gray is Pale Slate (H045) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shadow Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Shadow Gray. The nearest is Citadel Blue (H0045) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Citadel Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shadow Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Shadow Gray. The nearest is Monday Morning (C2-987) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Shadow Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Shadow Gray. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shadow Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shadow Gray. The nearest is Beacon Fog (0490) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →