Pelican Gray 1612 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C7CCCD, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C7CCCD · 1612
Pelican Gray
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pelican Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7CCCD
RGB199, 204, 205
Estimated LRV59.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Silvery Gray
Dutch Boy
#C7CBCC
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Gray Screen
Sherwin-Williams
#C6CACA
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Sacred Spring
Vista Paint
#C7CBCD
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Hush
Behr
#CBCECE
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Sacred Spring
Hirshfield's
#C7CBCE
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Gravity
Valspar
#C6C9CB
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Ghost Whisperer
PPG
#CBD1D0
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Salina Springs
Dunn-Edwards
#CAD2D4
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Silverado
Kilz
#CACBCC
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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RAL
#D0D0D0
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Colors That Work With Pelican Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pelican Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pelican Gray are Silvery Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sacred Spring by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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