Foggy Seascape works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 50 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #BBBCB2 · DEGR42
Foggy Seascape
50%LRV Value
Foggy Seascape Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Foggy Seascape (DEGR42)? It's a medium warm gray — hex #BBBCB2, LRV 50. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Foggy Seascape is Benjamin Moore Gray Horse — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Hi Ho Silver and Behr Nightingale Gray also close. At LRV 50, Foggy Seascape sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Foggy Seascape pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Foggy Seascape grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Foggy Seascape holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Foggy Seascape
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Gray Horse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hi Ho Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nightingale Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Austere Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Foggy Seascape
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foggy Seascape
#BBBCB2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foggy Seascape
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foggy Seascape 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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Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Foggy Seascape.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Foggy Seascape — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Foggy Seascape from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Foggy Seascape are Gray Horse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hi Ho Silver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nightingale Gray by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Foggy Seascape's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Foggy Seascape?
Foggy Seascape has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Foggy Seascape depends on the room. Here's how to choose.