Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Captain Nemo |
| SKU | 0542 |
| Hex | #828080 |
| RGB | 130, 128, 128 |
| HSL | 0°, 1%, 51% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Captain Nemo
With an LRV of 24, Captain Nemo is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Captain Nemo works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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 Captain Nemo 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 #828080 in HSL space. Pair Captain Nemo 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 Captain Nemo Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Captain Nemo 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 0542 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Cityscape (SW 7067) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cityscape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Behr, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Game Over (T12-10) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Game Over swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Captain Nemo
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Captain Nemo is Wool Peacoat (CSP-25). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wool Peacoat and you'll get the same color. See the full Wool Peacoat swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Valspar, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Grey Suit (4004-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grey Suit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Captain Nemo
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Steamship (PPG0996-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Captain Nemo without repainting risk. See the full Steamship swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Glidden's nearest match is Steamship (PPG0996-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Captain Nemo without repainting risk. See the full Steamship swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Captain Nemo. The nearest is Refined Gray (435-5DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Refined Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Armitage Grey (HGSW 1483) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Armitage Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Storm Cloud (DE6362) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Storm Cloud swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Wooden Palette (JG-130) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Mole's Breath (NO. 276) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mole's Breath swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Captain Nemo
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Captain Nemo is Ocean Frigate (0555) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Frigate swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Rodda has no exact twin of Captain Nemo. The nearest is On the Road (R020) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Road swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Captain Nemo
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Captain Nemo. The nearest is Wall Street (C2-951) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall Street swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Clare has no exact twin of Captain Nemo. The nearest is Irony (PNT100-MD-16) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Captain Nemo — the nearest deck color, Voodoo (VOODOO), is clearly different (ΔE 5.73). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0542 instead. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Captain Nemo — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.95). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0542 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Captain Nemo — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 9.02). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0542 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Captain Nemo
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Captain Nemo — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0542 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Captain Nemo
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Captain Nemo is Captain Nemo (0542). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24). If Kompozit is your counter, order Captain Nemo and you'll get the same color. See the full Captain Nemo swatch →