Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Argyle |
| SKU | C2-751 |
| Hex | #A1B0B8 |
| RGB | 161, 176, 184 |
| HSL | 201°, 14%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About C2 Paint Argyle
Argyle sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Argyle 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Argyle within C2 Paint'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 #A1B0B8 in HSL space. Pair Argyle 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.
C2 Paint Argyle Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Argyle 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 C2 Paint C2-751 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Argyle
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dockside Blue (SW 7601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Argyle
Behr's nearest match is Intercoastal Gray (MQ5-23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full Intercoastal Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Argyle
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Argyle is French Toile (CSP-595). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order French Toile and you'll get the same color. See the full French Toile swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Argyle
The closest Valspar equivalent of Argyle is Hibernate (8004-41C). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Hibernate and you'll get the same color. See the full Hibernate swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Argyle
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is How Handsome (1040-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full How Handsome swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Argyle
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Traditional Blue (70BG 41/076), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full Soft Traditional Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Argyle
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Argyle is Fogged In (433-3DB). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fogged In and you'll get the same color. See the full Fogged In swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Argyle
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Argyle is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Argyle
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Argyle is Marinescape (DEGR77) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marinescape swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Argyle
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Argyle is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Argyle
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Argyle
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Argyle
Rodda's nearest match is Sheer Clouds (R087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full Sheer Clouds swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Argyle
Backdrop's nearest match is Underdog (BD-UD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Argyle
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Argyle without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →