Hazy Skies OC-48 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CECBBA, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Buzz from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CECBBA · OC-48
Hazy Skies
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazy Skies Technical Profile
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Hazy Skies in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hazy Skies in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHazy Skies
Nearly identical
ValsparBrown Buzz
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pacific Khaki
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancient Marble
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bay Salt
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hazy Skies
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazy Skies
#CECBBA
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 Hazy Skies
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazy Skies 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 Hazy Skies.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hazy Skies — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazy Skies have?
Hazy Skies 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 Hazy Skies in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazy Skies from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazy Skies are Brown Buzz by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pacific Khaki by PPG (a near-identical match), Frosted Almond by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazy Skies'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 Hazy Skies?
Hazy Skies has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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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Why Hazy Skies's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.