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Marina Gray
45%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Marina Gray Technical Profile
What color is Marina Gray? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #AEB4B4. Colors similar to Marina Gray include Sherwin-Williams Online, Sherwin-Williams Mineral, Sherwin-Williams Uncertain Gray. Marina Gray has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Marina Gray depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Marina Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Marina Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marina Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marina Gray
#AEB4B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marina Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marina 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 Marina 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.
Marina Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marina Gray have?
Marina Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Marina Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Online by Sherwin-Williams (#B0B5B5), Mineral by Sherwin-Williams (#B0B7B7), Uncertain Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#A9B0B1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marina Gray?
Marina Gray has an LRV of 44.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marina Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.