Misty Air OC-44 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3DEC7, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DEC7 · OC-44
Misty Air
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Misty Air Technical Profile
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Misty Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Misty Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMisty Air
Nearly identical
PPGBamboo
Bamboo
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dream Grass
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique White 1823
Behr
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Au Natural
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Very similar
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Misty Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Misty Air
#E3DEC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Misty Air
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Misty Air 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 Misty Air.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Misty Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Misty Air have?
Misty Air 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 Misty Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Misty Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Misty Air are Bamboo by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Lemon White by PPG (a near-identical match), Air .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Misty Air'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 Misty Air?
Misty Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.7, 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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