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Ref. #B9C0C0 · 1039-2

Maiden Mist

52%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Maiden Mist 1039-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9C0C0, LRV 52 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Solstice from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Maiden Mist Technical Profile

HEX Code#B9C0C0
RGB185, 192, 192
LRV51.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Maiden Mist in Every Brand

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

PPGMaiden Mist
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWinter Solstice

Winter Solstice

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Samovar Silver

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Polished Rock

Behr

Nearly identical

White Gold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Haze Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Chromed

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Marseilles

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Prairie Smoke

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Autumn Fog

Valspar

Nearly identical

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

Wool .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Maiden Mist

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Prairie Smoke

Complement

Sun Painter

Maiden Mist Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Emerald City

Pop

Green Pear

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Blue Zephyr

Pop

Red Bluff

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rich Raisin

Pop

Poinsettia Red

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Maiden Mist.

Misty Grey Green

PPG · 10GG 53/030

#BEC4C1

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Pebble Grey

PPG · 00NN 53/000

#C0BEBF

Train

PPG · PPG0993-2

#BFC3C6

Silver Reflection

PPG · 50BG 54/017

#C0C4C6

Sanctuary Blue

PPG · 90BG 48/057

#B1BAC3

More gray colors from other brands

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

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Maiden Mist — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Maiden Mist have?
Maiden Mist by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Maiden Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maiden Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maiden Mist are Winter Solstice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Samovar Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Polished Rock by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Maiden Mist'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 Maiden Mist?
Maiden Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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