Gray Mist
962 · Benjamin Moore
Classic Colors Collection
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 74.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E4E0D3 |
| RGB | 228, 224, 211 |
| HSL | 46°, 24%, 86% |
About Gray Mist
Gray Mist (962) is a light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 75, Gray Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Gray Mist (OC-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
Gray Mist equivalents in other brands
Closest color from each brand, ranked by ΔE (CIEDE2000). Under 2.5 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Shoji White (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: School House White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Cotton Knit (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Mist questions
What undertone does Gray Mist have?
Gray Mist has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Mist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gray Mist a light or dark color?
Gray Mist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Gray Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Gray Mist in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Blackened No.2011 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Painter's White PPU18-14 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Mist?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Pure White (OC-64) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Mist's undertone.
Where does Gray Mist work best?
Gray Mist works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 75, Gray Mist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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