Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Octavius |
| SKU | 0522 |
| Hex | #47474B |
| RGB | 71, 71, 75 |
| HSL | 240°, 3%, 29% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Octavius
At LRV 6, Octavius is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Octavius earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Octavius 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 #47474B in HSL space. Pair Octavius 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 Octavius Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Octavius 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 0522 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Octavius
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Octavius is Cyberspace (SW 7076) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cyberspace swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Octavius
At Behr, the closest color to Octavius is Black Boudoir (PPU26-23) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Boudoir swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Octavius
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Octavius is Deep Indigo (1442). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Deep Indigo and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Indigo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Octavius
At Valspar, the closest color to Octavius is Muskeg Grey (4005-2C) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.5 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muskeg Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Octavius
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Octavius is Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackhearth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Octavius
At Glidden, the closest color to Octavius is Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackhearth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Octavius
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Octavius is Anchored Blue (434-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Octavius
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Octavius is No Limits (HGSW 1461) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full No Limits swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Octavius
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Octavius is Salem Black (DE6343) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salem Black swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Octavius
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Octavius is Fine Black (JG-144). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Fine Black and you'll get the same color. See the full Fine Black swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Octavius
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Octavius is Off-Black (NO. 57) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Off-Black swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Octavius
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Octavius without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Octavius
At Rodda, the closest color to Octavius is Avant Gothic (R107) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Avant Gothic swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Octavius
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Octavius is Stout (C2-965) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Octavius
Clare has no exact twin of Octavius. The nearest is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Octavius
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Octavius is Black Sky (BLACK SKY) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Octavius
Kompozit's nearest match is Midnight Magic (0508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Octavius without repainting risk. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →