Ground Fog BNC-05 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0D6D1, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nelson Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0D6D1 · BNC-05
Ground Fog
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Ground Fog Technical Profile
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Ground Fog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ground Fog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGround Fog
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNelson Blue
Nelson Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Winter in Paris
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Fog
Kilz
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Maple
PPG
Nearly identical
Sea Salt
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Whispering Waterfall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ground Fog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ground Fog
#D0D6D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ground Fog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ground Fog Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Ground Fog.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ground Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ground Fog have?
Ground Fog by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ground Fog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ground Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ground Fog are Nelson Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Winter in Paris by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silvery Moon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ground Fog's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ground Fog?
Ground Fog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ground Fog's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.