Wales Gray 1585 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BAC6C4, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Neo Mediterranean Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BAC6C4 · 1585
Wales Gray
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wales Gray Technical Profile
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Wales Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wales Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWales Gray
Nearly identical
PPGNeo Mediterranean Mist
Neo Mediterranean Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Whirlwind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Quiet Cove
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Porpoise
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Arctic
Kilz
Nearly identical
Niebla Azul
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Adieu
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blustery Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wool .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fluttering Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wales Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wales Gray
#BAC6C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A0AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wales Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wales Gray 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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wales Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wales Gray have?
Wales Gray 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 Wales Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wales Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wales Gray are Neo Mediterranean Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Icy Teal by PPG (a near-identical match), Whirlwind by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wales Gray'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 Wales Gray?
Wales Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.8, 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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Why Wales Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.