Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #BAC0BF · 1605

Winter Solstice

52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Winter Solstice 1605 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BAC0BF, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maiden Mist from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Winter Solstice Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAC0BF
RGB186, 192, 191
LRV51.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Winter Solstice in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Winter Solstice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreWinter Solstice
Nearly identical
PPGMaiden Mist

Maiden Mist

PPG

Nearly identical

Samovar Silver

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Polished Rock

Behr

Nearly identical

White Gold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Prairie Smoke

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Haze Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Marseilles

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Elephant Trunk

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Polished Silver

Valspar

Very similar

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Winter Solstice

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Winter Solstice

#BAC0BF

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

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Color Palettes for Winter Solstice

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

French Silver

Complement

Gray Shadows

Winter Solstice Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Andes Summit

Pop

Prom Dress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Eggplant

Pop

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Gray Wisp

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Pleasant Valley

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Lavender Blue

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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.

Summer Shower Green

PPG · 70GG 45/052

#AAB7B7

Greyhound

Behr · PPU24-21

#807C77

River Pebble

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Shadow Wood

Behr · ECC-12-3

#5E534A

Deep Rum Raisin

PPG · 50RR 06/057

#4F4245

Superstition

PPG · 1035-6

#5B6E74

Winter Solstice — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Winter Solstice have?
Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Winter Solstice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Solstice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Solstice are Maiden Mist by PPG (a near-identical match), Samovar Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Polished Rock by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Solstice'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 Winter Solstice?
Winter Solstice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.9, 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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