Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Atmospheric |
| SKU | SW 6505 |
| Hex | #A5BAC4 |
| RGB | 165, 186, 196 |
| HSL | 199°, 21%, 71% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Atmospheric
Atmospheric sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Atmospheric 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Atmospheric 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 #A5BAC4 in HSL space. Pair Atmospheric 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 Atmospheric Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Atmospheric 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 6505 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Behr, the closest color to Atmospheric is Calming Space (ICC-45) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calming Space swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Atmospheric is Cape Blue (1642) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cape Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Atmospheric
Valspar's nearest match is Soft Shore (8004-39C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Soft Shore swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Atmospheric is Heavenly Blue (PPG1159-3) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heavenly Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Glidden, the closest color to Atmospheric is Key Largo Bay (30BG 49/101) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key Largo Bay swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Atmospheric
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Atmospheric is Valor (337-3DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Valor and you'll get the same color. See the full Valor swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Atmospheric
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Atmospheric is Ocean's Side (HGSW 3356) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean's Side swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Atmospheric is Overcast Sky (DE5821) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Atmospheric is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Atmospheric is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Atmospheric
Rodda has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Atmospheric
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Atmospheric without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Clare, the closest color to Atmospheric is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Atmospheric
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Atmospheric. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Atmospheric is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Atmospheric
At Backdrop, the closest color to Atmospheric is Underdog (BD-UD) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Underdog swatch →