Seattle Mist 1535 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAC6B9, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC6B9 · 1535
Seattle Mist
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Seattle Mist Technical Profile
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Seattle Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Seattle Mist in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSeattle Mist
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPumice Stone
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Useful Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Storm's Coming
PPG
Nearly identical
Gentle Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coliseum Marble
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoke Ring
Kilz
Nearly identical
Overgrown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seattle Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seattle Mist
#CAC6B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seattle Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seattle Mist 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 Seattle Mist.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seattle Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seattle Mist have?
Seattle Mist 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 Seattle Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Seattle Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Seattle Mist are Pumice Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bone Dry by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Useful Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Seattle Mist'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 Seattle Mist?
Seattle Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seattle Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.