Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | In the Blue |
| SKU | 0504 |
| Hex | #A1B3BE |
| RGB | 161, 179, 190 |
| HSL | 203°, 18%, 69% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel In the Blue
In the Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
In the Blue 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.
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to In the Blue 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 #A1B3BE in HSL space. Pair In the Blue 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 In the Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching In the Blue 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 0504 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of In the Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of In the Blue is Peace (PPG10-28). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Peace and you'll get the same color. See the full Peace swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of In the Blue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of In the Blue is In the Blue (0504). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Kompozit is your counter, order In the Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of In the Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dockside Blue (SW 7601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of In the Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Blue without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of In the Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Cat's Meow (8004-38C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Meow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of In the Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for In the Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of In the Blue
At Behr, the closest color to In the Blue is Porch Ceiling (PPF-27) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porch Ceiling swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of In the Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to In the Blue is Country Air (DET581) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Country Air swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of In the Blue
At Backdrop, the closest color to In the Blue is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of In the Blue
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to In the Blue is Santorini Blue (1634) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of In the Blue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to In the Blue is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of In the Blue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Blue — the nearest deck color, Rainy Days (JG-01), is clearly different (ΔE 6.32). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0504 instead. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Clare Equivalent of In the Blue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of In the Blue — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 8.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0504 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →