Ref. #888786 · DE6376
Looking Glass
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Looking Glass Technical Profile
What color is Looking Glass? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #888786. Colors similar to Looking Glass include Dutch Boy Natural Gray, Benjamin Moore Cinder, Valspar Grey Suit. Looking Glass has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Looking Glass creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Looking Glass is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Looking Glass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Looking Glass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Looking Glass
#888786
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Looking Glass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Looking Glass 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Looking Glass.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Looking Glass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Looking Glass have?
Looking Glass by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Looking Glass from other brands?
The closest matches are Natural Gray by Dutch Boy (#878787), Cinder by Benjamin Moore (#878684), Grey Suit by Valspar (#888886). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Looking Glass?
Looking Glass has an LRV of 24.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Looking Glass's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.