Through the Looking Glass CSP-495 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1BDBD, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pebble Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C1BDBD · CSP-495
Through the Looking Glass
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Through the Looking Glass Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1BDBD
RGB193, 189, 189
Estimated LRV51.4
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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Colors That Work With Through the Looking Glass
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Through the Looking Glass
#C1BDBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Through the Looking Glass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Through the Looking Glass 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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Through the Looking Glass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Through the Looking Glass have?
Through the Looking Glass 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 Through the Looking Glass from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Through the Looking Glass are Pebble Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Grape CrÈme by Behr (a close digital match), Grape Creme by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Through the Looking Glass'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 Through the Looking Glass?
Through the Looking Glass has a estimated lightness value of 51.4, 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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