Ref. #525B68 · 2128-30
Evening Dove
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Evening Dove Technical Profile
What color is Evening Dove? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #525B68. Colors similar to Evening Dove include Valspar Rogue Blue, Valspar Midnight Shadow, Valspar Motor City Blue. Evening Dove has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Evening Dove creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Evening Dove pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Evening Dove
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Evening Dove from other brands?
The closest matches are Rogue Blue by Valspar (#525A64), Midnight Shadow by Valspar (#525E6D), Motor City Blue by Valspar (#535E6E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Evening Dove?
Evening Dove has an LRV of 10.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.