Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Paved Path |
| SKU | 0582 |
| Hex | #878A85 |
| RGB | 135, 138, 133 |
| HSL | 96°, 2%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Paved Path
Paved Path sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Paved Path 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.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Paved Path 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 #878A85 in HSL space. Pair Paved Path 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 Paved Path Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Paved Path 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 0582 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Paved Path
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Secret (AF-710), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Paved Path without repainting risk. See the full Secret swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Paved Path
Behr's nearest match is Euro Gray (PPU25-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Paved Path without repainting risk. See the full Euro Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Paved Path
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Paved Path is Downpour (PPG1010-5) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downpour swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Paved Path
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Paved Path is Classic French Gray (SW 77) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic French Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Paved Path
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Paved Path is Relaxed Gray (437-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Relaxed Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Paved Path
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Paved Path is Portland (C2-953) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portland swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Paved Path
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Paved Path is Plummett (NO. 272) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plummett swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Paved Path
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Paved Path is Eden (JG-60) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Paved Path
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Paved Path. The nearest is Looking Glass (DE6376) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Looking Glass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Paved Path
Valspar has no exact twin of Paved Path. The nearest is Big Apple (8006-2F) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Paved Path
Kompozit has no exact twin of Paved Path. The nearest is Dowager (0442) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dowager swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Paved Path
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Paved Path — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 6.13). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0582 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Paved Path
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Paved Path — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 8.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0582 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →