Hazel Gaze 9652 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B8BFB1, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seaside Fog from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8BFB1 · 9652
Hazel Gaze
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazel Gaze Technical Profile
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Hazel Gaze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hazel Gaze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHazel Gaze
Nearly identical
ValsparSeaside Fog
Seaside Fog
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Gardening Trend
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Balsam
PPG
Nearly identical
Loden Frost
Kilz
Nearly identical
Belize Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Dew
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aganthus Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hazel Gaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazel Gaze
#B8BFB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hazel Gaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazel Gaze 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Hazel Gaze.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hazel Gaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazel Gaze have?
Hazel Gaze by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hazel Gaze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazel Gaze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazel Gaze are Seaside Fog by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Gardening Trend by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazel Gaze'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 Hazel Gaze?
Hazel Gaze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.6, 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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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 Hazel Gaze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.