ColorplanBenjamin Moore Marina Gray (1599) is a mid-tone neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 44. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jubilee (SW 6248), Farrow & Ball Light Blue (No.22) and Behr Pewter Mug (770E-3). 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 | 44.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ADB3B3 |
| RGB | 173, 179, 179 |
| HSL | 180°, 4%, 69% |
About Marina Gray
Marina Gray (1599) is a mid-tone neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 44, Marina Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Marina Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Subway Tile (CSP-585), it's lighter.
How Marina Gray changes with the light
Marina Gray 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
Marina Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Marina Gray 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 Marina Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Marina Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Marina Gray in real homes
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Marina Gray 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Stardew (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Lamp Room Gray (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Marina Gray questions
What undertone does Marina Gray have?
Marina Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Marina Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Marina Gray a light or dark color?
Marina Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 44, Marina Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Marina Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jubilee SW 6248 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Light Blue No.22 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Pewter Mug 770E-3 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Marina Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Marina Gray's undertone.
Where does Marina Gray work best?
Marina Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 44, Marina Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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