Gentle Gray 1626 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1CBCE, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Water Droplet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1CBCE · 1626
Gentle Gray
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Gray Technical Profile
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Gentle Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGentle Gray
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWater Droplet
Water Droplet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Milky Way
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nautical Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Water Droplet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Blue Sea
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Shores
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Salina Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sleepy Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Gray
#C1CBCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8590AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gentle Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gentle Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Gray have?
Gentle Gray 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 Gentle Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Gray are Water Droplet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Quiet Sentiment by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Milky Way by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gentle 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 Gentle Gray?
Gentle Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.5, 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 Gentle Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.