Gray Mist 962 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4E0D3, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elegant Lace from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4E0D3 · 962
Gray Mist
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gray Mist Technical Profile
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Gray Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Mist 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 Mist
Nearly identical
PPGElegant Lace
Elegant Lace
PPG
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Echo Valley
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Choice
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Trade Winds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gracious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Worn Pages
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cashmere White
Kilz
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bisque .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Mist
#E4E0D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Mist 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 Mist.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Mist have?
Gray Mist by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gray Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Mist are Elegant Lace by PPG (a near-identical match), Focus by PPG (a near-identical match), Italian Ice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Mist'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 Mist?
Gray Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gray Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.