Morning Fog 6255 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8AEB1, LRV 42 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gull Wing Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8AEB1 · 6255
Morning Fog
42%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Morning Fog Technical Profile
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Morning Fog in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Morning Fog in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMorning Fog
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGull Wing Gray
Gull Wing Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Payphone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cystern
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mirror Mirror
PPG
Nearly identical
Metropolis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cystern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Marinescape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chance of Rain
Behr
Very similar
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Parma Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morning Fog
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morning Fog
#A8AEB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morning Fog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morning Fog 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 Morning Fog.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Morning Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morning Fog have?
Morning Fog by Sherwin-Williams 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 Morning Fog in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morning Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morning Fog are Gull Wing Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Payphone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cystern by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morning Fog'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 Morning Fog?
Morning Fog has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Morning Fog's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.