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.
Ref. #BAC0BF · 1605
Winter Solstice
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Winter Solstice Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Winter Solstice 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 Winter Solstice.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Winter Solstice's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.