ColorplanBenjamin Moore Winter Solstice (1605) is a mid-tone neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Samovar Silver (SW 6233), Farrow & Ball Light Blue (No.22) and Behr Silver Bullet (N520-2). 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 | 51.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B9BFBE |
| RGB | 185, 191, 190 |
| HSL | 170°, 4%, 74% |
About Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice (1605) is a mid-tone neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 51, Winter Solstice has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Winter Solstice stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Eternity (AF-695); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Winter Solstice changes with the light
Winter Solstice 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
Winter Solstice has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Winter Solstice 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 Winter Solstice close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Winter Solstice looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Winter Solstice in real homes
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Winter Solstice 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Krypton (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Winter Solstice questions
What undertone does Winter Solstice have?
Winter Solstice is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Winter Solstice stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Winter Solstice a light or dark color?
Winter Solstice has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Winter Solstice has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Winter Solstice in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Samovar Silver SW 6233 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Light Blue No.22 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Silver Bullet N520-2 (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 Winter Solstice?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Winter Solstice's undertone.
Where does Winter Solstice work best?
Winter Solstice works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Winter Solstice has visible color without darkening a room much.
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