Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Polaris |
| SKU | PPG10-04 |
| Hex | #A0ADAD |
| RGB | 160, 173, 173 |
| HSL | 180°, 7%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Polaris
Polaris 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.
Polaris 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
17 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Polaris within PPG / Glidden'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 #A0ADAD in HSL space. Pair Polaris 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.
PPG / Glidden Polaris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polaris 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 PPG / Glidden PPG10-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polaris
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Polaris is Breezy (SW 7616). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Breezy and you'll get the same color. See the full Breezy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Polaris
Behr's nearest match is Portsmouth Bay (QE-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polaris without repainting risk. See the full Portsmouth Bay swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polaris
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Polaris is Silken Blue (CSP-670) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silken Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polaris
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Arrow (5001-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.4 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polaris without repainting risk. See the full Blue Arrow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polaris
The closest Glidden equivalent of Polaris is Polaris (PPG10-04). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Polaris and you'll get the same color. See the full Polaris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polaris
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Polaris. The nearest is Silvered Teal (427-4DB) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silvered Teal swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polaris
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Polaris is Interesting Aqua (HGSW 3305) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Interesting Aqua swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polaris
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Polaris is Marinescape (DEGR77) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marinescape swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Polaris
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Polaris. The nearest is Dix Blue (NO. 82) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dix Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Polaris
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Polaris is Beacon Fog (0490). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Beacon Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Beacon Fog swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Polaris
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Citadel Blue (H0045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Polaris without repainting risk. See the full Citadel Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polaris
At Rodda, the closest color to Polaris is Ebb (R092) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ebb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polaris
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Polaris. The nearest is Monday Morning (C2-987) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Monday Morning swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Polaris
Clare has no exact twin of Polaris. The nearest is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Polaris
At Kompozit, the closest color to Polaris is Stormy Bay (0484) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Bay swatch →