Pearl Gray 863 is a off-white paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEE2D9, LRV 75 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty China Rain Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEE2D9 · 863
Pearl Gray
75%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pearl Gray Technical Profile
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Pearl Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearl Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePearl Gray
Nearly identical
PPGMisty China Rain Green
Misty China Rain Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Distant Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Just a Little
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Opaline
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Luna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Salt Cellar
Behr
Nearly identical
Numero Uno
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Touch Of Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lady Nicole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Gray
#DEE2D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl 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 Pearl Gray.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pearl Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Gray have?
Pearl Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pearl Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearl Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Gray are Misty China Rain Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Distant Haze by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Just a Little by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pearl Gray'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 Pearl Gray?
Pearl Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.9, 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 Pearl Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.