Classic Gray 1548 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4E1D8, estimated LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wispy White from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #E4E1D8 · 1548
Classic Gray
75%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Classic Gray
Classic Gray is barely a gray at all — a light, warm almost-white at LRV 75 that reads as the softest possible neutral. People reach for it when even a light greige like Edgecomb Gray feels too committal: it gives walls a faint warmth and depth without looking like a color at all.
In bright rooms it can read nearly white; in softer light its gentle warmth shows. It's a beautiful whole-house choice for people who want “not quite white” and nothing more. Its Sherwin-Williams match Heron Plume is near-identical.
Classic Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4E1D8
RGB228, 225, 216
Estimated LRV75.3
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 Familyoff-white
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Wispy White
Valspar
#E5E2D9
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Freshened-Up
Vista Paint
#E6E3DA
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Paraffin
PPG
#E5E1D8
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Heron Plume
Sherwin-Williams
#E5E1D8
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Moon Pie
Dutch Boy
#E5E1D8
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Painter'S White
Behr
#E5E2DA
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Dove White
Hirshfield's
#E6E2D8
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Foggy Day
Dunn-Edwards
#E7E3DB
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Reserved White
Kilz
#E6E1D8
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Classic Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Gray
#E4E1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic Gray 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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Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classic Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Gray have?
Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Classic Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Gray are Wispy White by Valspar (a close digital match), Freshened-Up by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Dove White by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Classic Gray'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 Classic Gray?
Classic Gray has a estimated lightness value of 75.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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