Brushed Aluminum 1485 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9C7BA, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C9C7BA · 1485
Brushed Aluminum
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brushed Aluminum Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9C7BA
RGB201, 199, 186
Estimated LRV56.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
#CDC9BB
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Gentle Soul
Valspar
#CECBBD
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Metallic Mist
PPG
#CDCCBE
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Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
#C5C4B5
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Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Palatine
Hirshfield's
#C9C7B6
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Create
Sherwin-Williams
#C9CABF
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Smoke Ring
Kilz
#C9C7BE
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Foggy London
Behr
#C3C2B8
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Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
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Rippled Rock
Vista Paint
#C3C4BA
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Colors That Work With Brushed Aluminum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brushed Aluminum
#C9C7BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brushed Aluminum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brushed Aluminum 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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Brushed Aluminum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brushed Aluminum have?
Brushed Aluminum 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 Brushed Aluminum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brushed Aluminum are Pumice Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gentle Soul by Valspar (a close digital match), Metallic Mist by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brushed Aluminum'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 Brushed Aluminum?
Brushed Aluminum has a estimated lightness value of 56.8, 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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