Winter Haze HDC-WR14-2 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CEC9C3, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mercurial from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC9C3 · HDC-WR14-2
Winter Haze
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Winter Haze Technical Profile
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Winter Haze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Haze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Haze
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMercurial
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Haze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Haze
#CEC9C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Haze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter Haze 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 Winter Haze.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Haze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Haze have?
Winter Haze by Behr has a neutral 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 Winter Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Haze are Mercurial by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Misted Silver by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cool Slate by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Haze'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 Winter Haze?
Winter Haze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Haze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.