ColorplanBenjamin Moore Shadow Gray (2125-40) is a deep cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jubilee (SW 6248) and Behr Calming Space (ICC-45). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 39.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A2A9AE |
| RGB | 162, 169, 174 |
| HSL | 205°, 7%, 66% |
About Shadow Gray
Shadow Gray (2125-40) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 39, Shadow Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Shadow Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Silver Spring (2120-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Shadow Gray changes with the light
Shadow 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
Shadow Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Shadow 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 Shadow Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Shadow Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Shadow Gray in real homes
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Shadow 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Kittiwake (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Shadow Gray questions
What undertone does Shadow Gray have?
Shadow Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Shadow Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Shadow Gray a light or dark color?
Shadow Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Shadow Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Shadow Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jubilee SW 6248 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shadow Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Shadow Gray's undertone.
Where does Shadow Gray work best?
Shadow Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Shadow Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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