Pike's Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #A1ABB2 · 2127-50

Pike's Peak Gray

40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Pike's Peak Gray Technical Profile

What color is Pike's Peak Gray? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A1ABB2. Colors similar to Pike's Peak Gray include PPG Foretell, Kilz Sensual Silver, Behr Intercoastal Gray. Pike's Peak Gray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Pike's Peak 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, Pike's Peak 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.

HEX Code#A1ABB2
RGB161, 171, 178
LRV39.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Pike's Peak Gray

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Foretell

PPG

Nearly identical

Sensual Silver

Kilz

Nearly identical

Intercoastal Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Granite Fog

Valspar

Nearly identical

Irogon Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cystern

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Opal Blue Prl over Hot Plata

MPC

Very similar

Cystern

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pike's Peak Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pike's Peak Gray

#A1ABB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pike's Peak Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pike's Peak Gray

Complement

Shadow Taupe

Pike's Peak Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Blue Gaspe

Pop

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ruby Dusk

Pop

Peruvian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pike's Peak Gray.

Nickel

Benjamin Moore · 2119-50

#A3AAB2

Solitude

Benjamin Moore · AF-545

#A4AFB5

Little Falls

Benjamin Moore · 1621

#9FAEB8

Mount Saint Anne

Benjamin Moore · 1565

#A4B1AF

Gull Wing Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2134-50

#A8AFB1

French Toile

Benjamin Moore · CSP-595

#A3B1B8

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · K-829

#BBBAB6

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Pike's Peak Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pike's Peak Gray have?
Pike's Peak Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pike's Peak Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Foretell by PPG (#A3AEB4), Sensual Silver by Kilz (#9EA7AE), Intercoastal Gray by Behr (#A5B0B9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pike's Peak Gray?
Pike's Peak Gray has an LRV of 39.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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