Vale Mist 1494 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8C9B8, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wabi-Sabi from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C8C9B8 · 1494
Vale Mist
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Vale Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8C9B8
RGB200, 201, 184
Estimated LRV57.5
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wabi-Sabi
Behr
#C8C8B5
Close digital match
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
#CACCBA
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Mix Or Match
PPG
#CCCCBA
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Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
#CECEBD
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Brown Buzz
Valspar
#CAC8B7
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Palatine
Hirshfield's
#C9C7B6
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Palatine
Vista Paint
#C8C6B4
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Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Florito
Dutch Boy
#C9CBBE
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Glass Tile
Dunn-Edwards
#CDD0C0
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Silver Fern
Kilz
#D1D1BF
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Colors That Work With Vale Mist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vale Mist
#C8C9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vale Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vale 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
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Vale Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vale Mist have?
Vale Mist 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 Vale Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vale Mist are Wabi-Sabi by Behr (a close digital match), Eddy by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Mix Or Match by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Vale 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 Vale Mist?
Vale Mist has a estimated lightness value of 57.5, 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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