Ref. #BBBBBF · MP41342SP
What color is Brushed Aluminum? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #BBBBBF. Colors similar to Brushed Aluminum include Vista Paint October Sky, Vista Paint Let It Rain, Hirshfield's Let It Rain. Brushed Aluminum has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Brushed Aluminum 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 cool neutral, Brushed Aluminum pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#BBBBBF
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other MPC colors close to Brushed Aluminum.
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brushed Aluminum's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.