Pelican Gray 1612 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C7CCCD, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silvery Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7CCCD · 1612
Pelican Gray
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pelican Gray Technical Profile
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Pelican Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pelican 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 MoorePelican Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySilvery Gray
Silvery Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hush
Behr
Nearly identical
Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gravity
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ghost Whisperer
PPG
Nearly identical
Salina Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silverado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pelican Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pelican Gray
#C7CCCD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8592AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pelican Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pelican 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 Pelican 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.
Pelican Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pelican Gray have?
Pelican Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pelican Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pelican Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pelican Gray are Silvery Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sacred Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pelican 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 Pelican Gray?
Pelican Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.7, 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 Pelican Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.