Brushed Aluminum 1485 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9C7BA, 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.
Ref. #C9C7BA · 1485
Brushed Aluminum
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brushed Aluminum Technical Profile
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Brushed Aluminum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brushed Aluminum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBrushed Aluminum
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPumice Stone
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metallic Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Create
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foggy London
Behr
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rippled Rock
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brushed Aluminum
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Brushed Aluminum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brushed Aluminum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brushed Aluminum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brushed Aluminum are Pumice Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gentle Soul by Valspar (a near-identical match), Metallic Mist by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brushed Aluminum's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.