Gray Mirage 2142-50 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9C6B3, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palatine from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C9C6B3 · 2142-50
Gray Mirage
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gray Mirage Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9C6B3
RGB201, 198, 179
Estimated LRV53.8
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 Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Palatine
Vista Paint
#C8C6B4
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French Gray Linen
PPG
#CAC8B6
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Ocean Foam
Behr
#CAC8B6
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Palatine
Hirshfield's
#C9C7B6
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Brown Buzz
Valspar
#CAC8B7
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Nourish .02
Colorhouse
#C5C2AF
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Silk Grey
RAL
#CAC4B0
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Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
#C5C0AC
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Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
#C5C4B5
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Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CCB9
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Eddy
Farrow & Ball
#CACCBA
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Silver Fern
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Colors That Work With Gray Mirage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Mirage
#C9C6B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Mirage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Mirage 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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Gray Mirage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Mirage have?
Gray Mirage by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Gray Mirage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Mirage are Palatine by Vista Paint (a close digital match), French Gray Linen by PPG (a close digital match), Ocean Foam by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gray Mirage'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 Gray Mirage?
Gray Mirage has a estimated lightness value of 53.8, 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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