Marseilles 0525 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B6BAB9, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monorail Silver from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B6BAB9 · 0525
Marseilles
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Marseilles Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6BAB9
RGB182, 186, 185
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint
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Monorail Silver
Sherwin-Williams
#B8BCBB
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Polished Silver
Valspar
#B4B8B7
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Marseilles
Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
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French Silver
Behr
#B8BCBC
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Streamlined Silver
Kilz
#BBBDBA
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Blue Springs
Benjamin Moore
#B5BCBD
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Gray Stone
PPG
#B7B9B5
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Covered in Platinum
Dunn-Edwards
#B9BABA
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Elephant Trunk
Dutch Boy
#BBBEBF
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Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Marseilles
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marseilles
#B6BAB9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marseilles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marseilles 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
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Marseilles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marseilles have?
Marseilles by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Marseilles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marseilles are Monorail Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Polished Silver by Valspar (a close digital match), Marseilles by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Marseilles'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 Marseilles?
Marseilles has a estimated lightness value of 48.6, 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 Marseilles's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.