ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Mirage (2142-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 55. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Bone (No.15) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 55.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8C5B2 |
| RGB | 200, 197, 178 |
| HSL | 52°, 17%, 74% |
About Gray Mirage
Gray Mirage (2142-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 55, Gray Mirage has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mirage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Doily (CSP-130); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gray Mirage changes with the light
Gray Mirage has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Gray Mirage's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gray Mirage 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 Gray Mirage close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Mirage will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gray Mirage in real homes
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Gray Mirage 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Skyline Steel (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Mirage questions
What undertone does Gray Mirage have?
Gray Mirage has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mirage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gray Mirage a light or dark color?
Gray Mirage has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 55.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 55, Gray Mirage has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gray Mirage in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Bone No.15 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Mirage?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Mirage's undertone.
Where does Gray Mirage work best?
Gray Mirage works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 55, Gray Mirage has visible color without darkening a room much.
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