ColorplanBenjamin Moore Adagio (1593) is a deep cool gray with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Stardew (SW 9138), Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray (No.265) and Behr Brampton Gray (PPU11-16). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A0A8A8 |
| RGB | 160, 168, 168 |
| HSL | 180°, 4%, 64% |
About Adagio
Adagio (1593) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 38, Adagio absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Adagio read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Cobblestone Path (1606); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Adagio changes with the light
Adagio has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Adagio has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Adagio will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Adagio close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Adagio looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Adagio in real homes
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Adagio equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Lamp Room Gray (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Adagio questions
What undertone does Adagio have?
Adagio has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Adagio read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Adagio a light or dark color?
Adagio has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Adagio absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Adagio in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Stardew SW 9138 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Brampton Gray PPU11-16 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Adagio?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Adagio's undertone.
Where does Adagio work best?
Adagio works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Adagio absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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