Evening Dove 2128-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #525B68, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sophisticated Navy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525B68 · 2128-30
Evening Dove
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Evening Dove Technical Profile
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Evening Dove in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Evening Dove in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEvening Dove
Nearly identical
PPGSophisticated Navy
Sophisticated Navy
PPG
Nearly identical
Rogue Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Yankee Doodle
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Sea
Behr
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Evening Dove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Dove
#525B68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#635F8E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Dove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening Dove 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 Evening Dove.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Evening Dove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Dove have?
Evening Dove 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 Evening Dove in your own space before committing.
What colors match Evening Dove from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Dove are Sophisticated Navy by PPG (a near-identical match), Rogue Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Midnight Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Evening Dove'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 Evening Dove?
Evening Dove has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Evening Dove's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.