Medici Grey 50BG 46/020 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B2B6B9, LRV 46 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silent Night from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2B6B9 · 50BG 46/020
Medici Grey
46%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Medici Grey Technical Profile
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Medici Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Medici Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMedici Grey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSilent Night
Silent Night
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Zippered Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dolphin Dance
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Metropolis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
French Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Let It Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jubilee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Medici Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Medici Grey
#B2B6B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Medici Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Medici Grey 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 Medici Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Medici Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Medici Grey have?
Medici Grey by PPG has a cool (blue) 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 Medici Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Medici Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medici Grey are Silent Night by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Zippered Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dolphin Dance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Medici Grey'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 Medici Grey?
Medici Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, 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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Why Medici Grey's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.