Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Pale Slate |
| SKU | H045 |
| Hex | #9FABAD |
| RGB | 159, 171, 173 |
| HSL | 189°, 8%, 65% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Pale Slate
Pale Slate sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Pale Slate 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.
Behr
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Pale Slate 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 #9FABAD in HSL space. Pair Pale Slate 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 Pale Slate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pale Slate 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 H045 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Pale Slate
The closest Behr equivalent of Pale Slate is Portsmouth Bay (QE-52). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Portsmouth Bay and you'll get the same color. See the full Portsmouth Bay swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pale Slate
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pale Slate is Beacon Fog (0490). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Beacon Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pale Slate
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mission Bay Blue (DET563), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pale Slate without repainting risk. See the full Mission Bay Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pale Slate
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Pale Slate without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pale Slate
At Valspar, the closest color to Pale Slate is Blue Arrow (5001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Arrow swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pale Slate
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pale Slate is Dutch Tile Blue (SW 31) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Tile Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pale Slate
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Pale Slate is Shadow Gray (2125-40) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pale Slate
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pale Slate is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Explore The Shore swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pale Slate
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pale Slate. The nearest is Monday Morning (C2-987) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pale Slate
Clare has no exact twin of Pale Slate. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pale Slate
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Slate — the nearest deck color, Weathered Windmill (JG-15), is clearly different (ΔE 5.51). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H045 instead. See the full Weathered Windmill swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pale Slate
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Slate — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 5.94). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H045 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pale Slate
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pale Slate — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 6.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel H045 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →