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Argos
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Argos Technical Profile
What color is Argos? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #BDBDB7. Colors similar to Argos include Behr Gull Gray, Valspar Granite Dust, Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray. Argos has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Argos sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Argos pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Argos
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Argos
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Argos
#BDBDB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Argos
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Argos 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Argos.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Argos — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Argos have?
Argos by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Argos from other brands?
The closest matches are Gull Gray by Behr (#BFBFBA), Granite Dust by Valspar (#BABCB6), Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore (#B9BBB7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Argos?
Argos has an LRV of 50.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Argos's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.