Adagio 1593 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A1A9A9, LRV 39 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wool .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1A9A9 · 1593
Adagio
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Adagio Technical Profile
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Adagio in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Adagio in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAdagio
Nearly identical
ColorhouseWool .03
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Breakwater
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Iron Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Raw Steel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marinescape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ironed Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mirror Mirror
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Stone Cold
Kilz
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Sardine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Adagio
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Adagio
#A1A9A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Adagio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Adagio Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Adagio.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Adagio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Adagio have?
Adagio by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Adagio in your own space before committing.
What colors match Adagio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Adagio are Wool .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Breakwater by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Castlegate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Adagio's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Adagio?
Adagio has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Adagio's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.