Gray Mirage 2142-50 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9C6B3, 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.
Ref. #C9C6B3 · 2142-50
Gray Mirage
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gray Mirage Technical Profile
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Gray Mirage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Mirage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGray Mirage
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPalatine
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
French Gray Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Mirage
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gray Mirage.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gray Mirage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Mirage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Mirage are Palatine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), French Gray Linen by PPG (a near-identical match), Ocean Foam by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gray Mirage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.