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Maiden Mist
52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Maiden Mist Technical Profile
What color is Maiden Mist? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #B9C0C0. Colors similar to Maiden Mist include Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice, Sherwin-Williams Samovar Silver, Benjamin Moore Blue Springs. Maiden Mist has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Maiden Mist 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, Maiden Mist 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.
Colors Similar to Maiden Mist
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Samovar Silver
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
White Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Haze Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Distant Star
Behr
Nearly identical
Marseilles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Prairie Smoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maiden Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maiden Mist
#B9C0C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maiden Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maiden Mist 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 Maiden Mist.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maiden Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maiden Mist have?
Maiden Mist by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Maiden Mist from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore (#BAC0BF), Samovar Silver by Sherwin-Williams (#B8BEBE), Blue Springs by Benjamin Moore (#B5BCBD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Maiden Mist?
Maiden Mist has an LRV of 51.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Maiden Mist's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.