Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Argos |
| SKU | SW 7065 |
| Hex | #A3A19B |
| RGB | 163, 161, 155 |
| HSL | 45°, 4%, 62% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Argos
Argos sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Argos 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
16 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Argos within Sherwin-Williams'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 #A3A19B in HSL space. Pair Argos 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.
Sherwin-Williams Argos Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Argos 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7065 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Argos
The closest Behr equivalent of Argos is Silver Gray - Gloss (6794). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Behr is your counter, order Silver Gray - Gloss and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Gray - Gloss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Argos
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Argos is Fusion (AF-675) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Argos
Valspar's nearest match is Wet Pavement (5006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.3 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Wet Pavement swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Argos
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Argos is Shadowy (PPG0998-4). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Shadowy and you'll get the same color. See the full Shadowy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Argos
Glidden's nearest match is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Shadowy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Argos
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Weatherworn Gray (437-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Weatherworn Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Argos
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Argos. The nearest is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Argos
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Zenned Out (DEGR11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Zenned Out swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Argos
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Argos is Watering Can (JG-135) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Argos
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Argos is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Argos
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Argos is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Argos
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Argos
Rodda has no exact twin of Argos. The nearest is Secret Arbor (R068) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Secret Arbor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Argos
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Argos is Coco Malt (C2-796) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Argos
Backdrop has no exact twin of Argos. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Argos
Kompozit's nearest match is Shark Fin (0574), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Argos without repainting risk. See the full Shark Fin swatch →