Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Rand Moon |
| SKU | 0532 |
| Hex | #BABAB7 |
| RGB | 186, 186, 183 |
| HSL | 60°, 2%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Rand Moon
Rand Moon sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Rand Moon 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 by brand
19 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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Rand Moon 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 #BABAB7 in HSL space. Pair Rand Moon 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 Rand Moon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rand Moon 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 0532 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rand Moon
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Rand Moon is March Wind (SW 7668). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order March Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full March Wind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rand Moon
The closest Behr equivalent of Rand Moon is Classic Silver (PPU18-11). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Classic Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Classic Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rand Moon
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coventry Gray (HC-169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rand Moon without repainting risk. See the full Coventry Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rand Moon
At Valspar, the closest color to Rand Moon is Granite Dust (5006-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rand Moon
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rand Moon is Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pigeon Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Pigeon Feather swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rand Moon
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rand Moon is Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Fresh Granite and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Granite swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rand Moon
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Rand Moon is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fair-Minded Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rand Moon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rand Moon is Monochrome (HGSW 1454) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monochrome swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rand Moon
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Covered in Platinum (DE6367), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rand Moon without repainting risk. See the full Covered in Platinum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rand Moon
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Day-to-day (JG-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rand Moon without repainting risk. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rand Moon
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rand Moon. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rand Moon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rand Moon is Marseilles (0525) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marseilles swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rand Moon
At Rodda, the closest color to Rand Moon is Stonewash (CA183) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rand Moon
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rand Moon without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rand Moon
Clare has no exact twin of Rand Moon. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rand Moon
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rand Moon. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rand Moon
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Rand Moon without repainting risk. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rand Moon
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Rand Moon. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rand Moon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rand Moon is Marseilles (0525) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marseilles swatch →