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Marseilles

49%LRV Value
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Marseilles 0525 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B6BAB9, 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.

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Marseilles Technical Profile

HEX Code#B6BAB9
RGB182, 186, 185
LRV48.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Marseilles in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Marseilles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintMarseilles
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMonorail Silver

Monorail Silver

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Polished Silver

Valspar

Nearly identical

Marseilles

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

French Silver

Behr

Nearly identical

Streamlined Silver

Kilz

Nearly identical

Blue Springs

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gray Stone

PPG

Nearly identical

Covered in Platinum

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Elephant Trunk

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Light Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Marseilles

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marseilles

#B6BAB9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85A3AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Marseilles

Complement

March Wind

Marseilles Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

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Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Tall Timber

Pop

Gentle Caress

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

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Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Bowman Blue

Pop

Raisa

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Floral Paradise

Pop

Punky Pink

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Rand Moon

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Platinum Plate

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Romantic Light

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

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#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Marseilles — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marseilles have?
Marseilles by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Marseilles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marseilles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marseilles are Monorail Silver by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Polished Silver by Valspar (a near-identical match), Marseilles by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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