Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Beacon Fog |
| SKU | 0490 |
| Hex | #9CAAAC |
| RGB | 156, 170, 172 |
| HSL | 188°, 9%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Beacon Fog
Beacon Fog sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Beacon Fog 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Beacon Fog within Hirshfield's'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 #9CAAAC in HSL space. Pair Beacon Fog 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.
Hirshfield's Beacon Fog Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beacon Fog 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 Hirshfield's 0490 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dutch Tile Blue (SW 31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Fog without repainting risk. See the full Dutch Tile Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Behr's nearest match is Portsmouth Bay (QE-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Fog without repainting risk. See the full Portsmouth Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Adagio (1593) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adagio swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Valspar equivalent of Beacon Fog is Pearl Gray (8004-37E). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Pearl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Pearl Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Fog
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Polaris (PPG10-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Beacon Fog without repainting risk. See the full Polaris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Glidden has no exact twin of Beacon Fog. The nearest is Philosophical Grey (50BG 39/022) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Philosophical Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Explore The Shore (426-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Groundwater (HGSW 3315) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Groundwater swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Beacon Fog is Mission Bay Blue (DET563). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Mission Bay Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Mission Bay Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Vintage Weathervane (JG-137), is clearly different (ΔE 5.41). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Dix Blue (NO. 82), is clearly different (ΔE 5.37). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Beacon Fog is Pale Slate (H045). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Pale Slate and you'll get the same color. See the full Pale Slate swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beacon Fog
At Rodda, the closest color to Beacon Fog is Silver Lake (R080) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Lake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beacon Fog
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Inuvik Ice (C2-716), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Inuvik Ice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Clare has no exact twin of Beacon Fog. The nearest is Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Beacon Fog. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.03). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Beacon Fog
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Beacon Fog — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 5.2). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0490 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beacon Fog
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Beacon Fog is Beacon Fog (0490). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Beacon Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →