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Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage2142-50 · #C8C5B2 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 2142-50 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE GRAY MIRAGE
RGB 200, 197, 178LRV 54

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameGray Mirage
SKU2142-50
Hex#C8C5B2
RGB200, 197, 178
HSL52°, 17%, 74%
LRV54
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage

At LRV 54, Gray Mirage is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Gray Mirage is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9521 · #CDC7B7 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 57
SW 7738 · #CDC4AE · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 56
SW 9606 · #CEC5B6 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 56
SW 9512 · #CEC2AA · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 54

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Behr →
PPU10-10 · #CAC8B6 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 57
T18-10 · #C8C8B5 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 57
ECC-14-1 · #CEC5B4 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 56
DC-009 · #CBC4B7 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 56

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All neutral at Valspar →
T669 · #C8C5B3 · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 55.5
6005-3B · #C9C5B3 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 55.5
V096-2 · #C7C5AE · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 55
V146-2 · #CCC6B4 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 56.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1029-3 · #C9C8B6 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 57
PPG1125-3 · #C8C9B5 · ΔE 2.11 · LRV 57
PPG1030-2 · #C2C6B2 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 55
PPG1021-2 · #CEC5B6 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 56

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1029-3 · #CAC8B6 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 57
40YY 53/119 · #CDC3AE · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 53
PPG1030-2 · #C3C7B2 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 56
PPG1021-2 · #CFC5B6 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 57

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.68
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
422-2DB · #C5C4B5 · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 54
419-2DB · #D2C7B2 · ΔE 3.86 · LRV 58
420-2DB · #CBC0AD · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 54
439-2DB · #C6C0B6 · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 53
HGSW 3506 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 54
HGSW 7542 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 54
HGSW 3487 · #CEC6BB · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 57
HGSW 7043 · #CEC6BB · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 57

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS45 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 56
DEBN62 · #C8C2B0 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 54
DEBN67 · #CCC2AA · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 54
DEC767 · #D2C5AE · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 53

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 59
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 53
JG-104 · #D1C8B8 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 58

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 52
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0420 · #C5C2B2 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 54
0358 · #CAC5AE · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 55
0378 · #CAC4AC · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 55
H106 · #CBC2AF · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0370 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 56
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 56
0343 · #CEC5AF · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 56
H0106 · #CDC3B0 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 55

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Rodda →
CA152 · #C9C5B1 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 55
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 54
CA085 · #CCC2B0 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 55

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.47
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-944 · #C7C4B0 · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 55
C2-929 · #C6C2AC · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 54
C2-687 · #C6C8B1 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 56
C2-911 · #CEC5B4 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 56

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 60

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All neutral at Portola Paints →
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 58

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.58
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All neutral at Kompozit →
0370 · #C9C7B6 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 57
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 56
0343 · #CEC5AF · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 56
0196 · #CEC6B8 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 57

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Gray Mirage within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

976 · LRV 53
CC-520 · LRV 53
CSP-130 · LRV 57
2143-40 · LRV 55
1509 · LRV 53
1494 · LRV 56

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C8C5B2 in HSL space. Pair Gray Mirage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C8C5B2 + #B2B5C8
TRIADIC
#C8C5B2 · #B2C8C5 · #C5B2C8
ANALOGOUS
#C8BAB2 · #C8C5B2 · #C0C8B2

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.74:1fail
Sample text on black
12.09:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Gray Mirage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Gray Mirage from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2142-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Mirage

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gray Mirage is Cargo Pants (SW 7738) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cargo Pants swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Behr's nearest match is Wabi-Sabi (T18-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Mirage without repainting risk. See the full Wabi-Sabi swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest Valspar equivalent of Gray Mirage is Grasscloth (T669). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 55.5 vs 54). If Valspar is your counter, order Grasscloth and you'll get the same color. See the full Grasscloth swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gray Mirage

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gray Mirage is Pale Pine (PPG1030-2) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Pine swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Gray Mirage

At Glidden, the closest color to Gray Mirage is Pale Pine (PPG1030-2) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Pine swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Colonial Gray (422-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Mirage without repainting risk. See the full Colonial Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gray Mirage

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gray Mirage. The nearest is Muslin Bolt (HGSW 3506) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Muslin Bolt swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gray Mirage is Silver Mining (DESS45). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Silver Mining and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Mining swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gray Mirage. The nearest is Clean Lines (JG-56) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Lines swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Silky Green (0358), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gray Mirage without repainting risk. See the full Silky Green swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Gray Mirage is Palatine (0370). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Palatine and you'll get the same color. See the full Palatine swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest Rodda equivalent of Gray Mirage is Lichen (CA152). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54). If Rodda is your counter, order Lichen and you'll get the same color. See the full Lichen swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gray Mirage is Immersion (C2-944). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Immersion and you'll get the same color. See the full Immersion swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Clare has no exact twin of Gray Mirage. The nearest is All The Sage (PNT100-LT-70) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All The Sage swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gray Mirage

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Gray Mirage is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 52 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Gray Mirage

Backdrop has no exact twin of Gray Mirage. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 65 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Gray Mirage

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gray Mirage is Palatine (0370). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 54). If Kompozit is your counter, order Palatine and you'll get the same color. See the full Palatine swatch →

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