Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Beacon Fog |
| SKU | 0490 |
| Hex | #A1ADAE |
| RGB | 161, 173, 174 |
| HSL | 185°, 7%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Beacon Fog
Beacon Fog 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 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.
Beacon Fog 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
Magnolia Home
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Beacon Fog within Diamond Vogel'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 #A1ADAE in HSL space. Pair Beacon Fog 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.
Diamond Vogel Beacon Fog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beacon Fog 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 Diamond Vogel 0490 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Beacon Fog is Breezy (SW 7616). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Breezy and you'll get the same color. See the full Breezy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Behr equivalent of Beacon Fog is Portsmouth Bay (QE-52). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Portsmouth Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Portsmouth Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Silken Blue (CSP-670) — very close at ΔE 2.91, 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 Silken Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Valspar, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Dream Weaver (8004-33D) — very close at ΔE 2.17, 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 Dream Weaver swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Beacon Fog is Polaris (PPG10-04). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Polaris and you'll get the same color. See the full Polaris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Fog without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Payphone (434-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.8, 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 Payphone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) — very close at ΔE 2.89, 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 Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Marinescape (DEGR77), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Fog without repainting risk. See the full Marinescape swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Tranquil Waters (JG-162) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Beacon Fog is Citadel Blue (H0045). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Citadel Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Citadel Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Rodda, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Ebb (R092) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beacon Fog
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Beacon Fog. The nearest is Monday Morning (C2-987) at ΔE 4.44 — 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Kompozit has no exact twin of Beacon Fog. The nearest is Stormy Bay (0484) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →