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Hazel Gaze
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazel Gaze Technical Profile
What color is Hazel Gaze? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #B8BFB1. Colors similar to Hazel Gaze include Valspar Seaside Fog, Behr Summer Green, Vista Paint Gardening Trend. Hazel Gaze has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Hazel Gaze 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 warm neutral, Hazel Gaze pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Hazel Gaze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Hazel Gaze from other brands?
The closest matches are Seaside Fog by Valspar (#B5BCAD), Summer Green by Behr (#BDC4B6), Gardening Trend by Vista Paint (#BCC4B5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hazel Gaze?
Hazel Gaze has an LRV of 50.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.