Arctic Shadows 1559 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9B9B8F, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Exposé from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B9B8F · 1559
Arctic Shadows
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arctic Shadows Technical Profile
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Arctic Shadows in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arctic Shadows in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreArctic Shadows
Nearly identical
ValsparGray Exposé
Gray Exposé
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rock Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Hunters Hollow
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Driftwood Grey
PPG
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arctic Shadows
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arctic Shadows
#9B9B8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arctic Shadows
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arctic Shadows 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Arctic Shadows.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arctic Shadows — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arctic Shadows have?
Arctic Shadows by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Arctic Shadows in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arctic Shadows from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arctic Shadows are Gray Exposé by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rock Wall by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pigeon by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arctic Shadows'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 Arctic Shadows?
Arctic Shadows has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Arctic Shadows's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.