Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Dowager |
| SKU | 0442 |
| Hex | #8A9086 |
| RGB | 138, 144, 134 |
| HSL | 96°, 4%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Dowager
Dowager sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Dowager 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Backdrop
Dutch Boy
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Dowager 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 #8A9086 in HSL space. Pair Dowager 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 Dowager Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dowager 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 0442 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Dowager
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dowager is Pond Leaves (T696). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.5 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Pond Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Pond Leaves swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dowager
Behr's nearest match is Peaceful Glade (PPF-34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dowager without repainting risk. See the full Peaceful Glade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dowager
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Heron (PPG1033-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dowager without repainting risk. See the full Gray Heron swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dowager
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Silverado Sage (JG-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dowager without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dowager
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cos Cob Stonewall (1483), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dowager without repainting risk. See the full Cos Cob Stonewall swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dowager
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dowager is Card Room Green (NO. 79) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Card Room Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dowager
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dowager is Pond Ripple (BD82) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pond Ripple swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dowager
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Dowager is Mushroom Caps (DESS38) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mushroom Caps swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dowager
Clare has no exact twin of Dowager. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dowager
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Dowager — the nearest deck color, Grayed Foundry (426-6DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0442 instead. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dowager
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Dowager — the nearest deck color, Alloy (SW 9569), is clearly different (ΔE 5.45). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0442 instead. See the full Alloy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dowager
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Dowager — the nearest deck color, Sultry Castle (0562), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0442 instead. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dowager
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dowager — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 10.25). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0442 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →