Blue Grey Shadow 90BG 35/068 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #96A1AC, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Comet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96A1AC · 90BG 35/068
Blue Grey Shadow
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Grey Shadow Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Blue Grey Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Grey Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlue Grey Shadow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreComet
Comet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rainmaster
Behr
Nearly identical
Madison Grey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shining Knight
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Baby Seal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Evening Eclipse
Valspar
Very similar
Let it Rain
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sensual Silver
Kilz
Very similar
Namaste
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Grey Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Grey Shadow
#96A1AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Grey Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Grey Shadow 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Blue Grey Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blue Grey Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Grey Shadow have?
Blue Grey Shadow by PPG 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 Grey Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Grey Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Grey Shadow are Comet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coastline by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rainmaster by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Grey Shadow'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 Grey Shadow?
Blue Grey Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.0, 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.
Explore More with Blue Grey Shadow
Related Reading
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 Blue Grey Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.