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Blue Gray

45%LRV Value
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Blue Gray 91 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B4B4A3, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Crush from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Blue Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B4B4A3
RGB180, 180, 163
LRV45.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Blue Gray in Every Brand

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

Farrow & BallBlue Gray
Nearly identical
PPGPine Crush

Pine Crush

PPG

Nearly identical

Rest Easy

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Simple Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Court Green

Behr

Nearly identical

October Mist

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cliff Face

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Marble Quarry

Vista Paint

Very similar

Soft Sage

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fiorito

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Nourish .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Simply Neutral

Kilz

Very similar

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Blue Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Blue Gray

#B4B4A3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Blue Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Valley

Complement

Ascot Blue

Blue Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Bancha

Pop

Duster

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Douter

Pop

Brassica

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

All White

Accent

Stiffkey Blue

Pop

Pitch Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Blue Gray.

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball · 5

#B5AFA0

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball · 88

#B2B1A9

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball · 234

#BABBA5

French Gray

Farrow & Ball · 18

#B5B19A

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball · 267

#BBB1AB

Whirlybird

Farrow & Ball · 309

#ADBDA3

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Blue Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Blue Gray have?
Blue Gray by Farrow & Ball 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 Blue Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Gray are Pine Crush by PPG (a near-identical match), Rest Easy by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Turtle Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue 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 Blue Gray?
Blue Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, 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.

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