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Ref. #9CAAAC · 0490

Beacon Fog

39%LRV Value
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Beacon Fog 0490 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #9CAAAC, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission Bay Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Beacon Fog Technical Profile

HEX Code#9CAAAC
RGB156, 170, 172
LRV38.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Beacon Fog in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sBeacon Fog
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMission Bay Blue

Mission Bay Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beacon Fog

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pearl Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Portsmouth Bay

Behr

Nearly identical

Breezy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Silver Mountain Creek Green

PPG

Nearly identical

Nimbus Gray

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Rustic Blue

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sardine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Sensual Silver

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Beacon Fog

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Beacon Fog

#9CAAAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8594AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Beacon Fog

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pearl Gray

Complement

Mega Greige

Beacon Fog Room Palettes

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

Walls

Metro

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Aqueous

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Ocean Crest

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Fresh Day

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sweet Baby Rose

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Beacon Fog.

Citadel Blue

Hirshfield's · H0045

#9EABAD

Stormy Bay

Hirshfield's · 0484

#9AAFAF

Baby Seal

Hirshfield's · 0519

#9DA3AC

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Gaelic Garden

Hirshfield's · 0463

#A5B3AB

Fair Maiden

Hirshfield's · 0456

#A5B3A5

More gray colors from other brands

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

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

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Beacon Fog — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Beacon Fog have?
Beacon Fog by Hirshfield's 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 Beacon Fog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beacon Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beacon Fog are Mission Bay Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Beacon Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pearl Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beacon Fog'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 Beacon Fog?
Beacon Fog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, 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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