Apparition 860 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CDC9BF, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swirling Smoke from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CDC9BF · 860
Apparition
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Apparition Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDC9BF
RGB205, 201, 191
Estimated LRV58.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Swirling Smoke
PPG
#CECAC1
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Repose Gray
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#CCC9C0
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Petrichor
Dunn-Edwards
#CFCABF
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Tranquil Gray
Behr
#D0CBC0
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Wet Concrete
Valspar
#D0CABF
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Smoke Ring
Kilz
#C9C7BE
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Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
#D1CBC1
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Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
#CDC7BB
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Colors That Work With Apparition
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apparition
#CDC9BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apparition
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apparition 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
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Apparition — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apparition have?
Apparition by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Apparition from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apparition are Swirling Smoke by PPG (a close digital match), Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Petrichor by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apparition'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 Apparition?
Apparition has a estimated lightness value of 58.5, 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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