Through the Looking Glass CSP-495 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1BDBD, 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.
Ref. #C1BDBD · CSP-495
Through the Looking Glass
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Through the Looking Glass Technical Profile
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Through the Looking Glass in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Through the Looking Glass in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreThrough the Looking Glass
Nearly identical
PPGPebble Grey
Pebble Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Grape CrÈme
Behr
Nearly identical
Fashionable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wintered Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ganymede
Valspar
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dangerous Robot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Through the Looking Glass
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Through the Looking Glass.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Through the Looking Glass in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Grape CrÈme by Behr (a near-identical match), Grape Creme by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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