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PPG / Glidden Maiden MistPPG1039-2 · #B9BFBF · LRV 51

Maiden Mist reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what PPG / Glidden PPG1039-2 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

PPG / GLIDDEN MAIDEN MIST
RGB 185, 191, 191LRV 51

Color spec

BrandPPG / Glidden
NameMaiden Mist
SKUPPG1039-2
Hex#B9BFBF
RGB185, 191, 191
HSL180°, 4%, 74%
LRV51
Undertoneneutral with no strong undertone
FamilyGray
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About PPG / Glidden Maiden Mist

At LRV 51, Maiden Mist is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Maiden Mist 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. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.26
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6233 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 0.26 · LRV 51
SW 7663 · #B8BCBB · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 50
SW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 52
SW 6254 · #BEC1C3 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 53

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.58
All gray at Behr →
MQ5-31 · #B7BEC1 · ΔE 1.58 · LRV 51
PPU18-05 · #B8BCBE · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 50
HDC-NT-23G · #BCBEBC · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 51
790E-3 · #B4C0BE · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1605 · #B9BFBE · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 51
2124-40 · #B8BDC0 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 50
AF-690 · #BABDB8 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 50
1481 · #BBBEB8 · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.78
All gray at Valspar →
V116-1 · #BCC2C2 · ΔE 0.78 · LRV 53
M320 · #BCC2BF · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 53
T675 · #B9C2BE · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 52.8
8004-34C · #B7C1BD · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 52

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1039-2 · #B9C0C0 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 52
PPG10-15 · #BDC1C1 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 53
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 51
PPG1013-3 · #BEC0C2 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All gray at Dutch Boy →
434-2DB · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 52
436-3DB · #BBBEBF · ΔE 1.68 · LRV 51
438-3DB · #B9BAB6 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 49
HGSW 3336 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 0.26 · LRV 51
HGSW 6233 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 0.26 · LRV 51
HGSW 3366 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 52
HGSW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 52

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6325 · #B4BCBF · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 46
DE6311 · #B7C0BE · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 48
DE6353 · #BBBFC3 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 48
DE6346 · #B7BDC4 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.91
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 1.91 · LRV 55
JG-123 · #BBBDB9 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 50
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.44
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 27 · #B0BEC6 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 50
NO. 242 · #C3C1BB · ΔE 4.5 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0525 · #BABDBD · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 50
0532 · #BABAB7 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 49
0518 · #B9BABF · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 49
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 4.38 · LRV 54

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 50
0448 · #BDC3BD · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 54
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 54

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All gray at Rodda →
CA188 · #B4BFC1 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 51
R079 · #B5C2C5 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 53
R097 · #B3BEC5 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 51
R019 · #C2C1BC · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.9
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-991 · #BEBEBC · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 51
C2-989 · #BBC4C0 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 54
C2-959 · #B6C4C1 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 53

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.28
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 56

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.05
All gray at Annie Sloan →
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 49

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.68
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All gray at Kompozit →
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 49
0448 · #BDC3BD · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 54
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 53

Similar PPG / Glidden colors

closest in the PPG / Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Maiden Mist within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1012-4 · LRV 51
PPG10-15 · LRV 53
PPG1013-3 · LRV 52
PPG0994-3 · LRV 50
PPG1010-3 · LRV 50
PPG0993-2 · LRV 54

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B9BFBF in HSL space. Pair Maiden Mist with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B9BFBF + #BFB9B9
TRIADIC
#B9BFBF · #BFB9BF · #BFBFB9
ANALOGOUS
#B9BFBC · #B9BFBF · #B9BCBF

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.86:1fail
Sample text on black
11.27:1AAA

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

PPG / Glidden Maiden Mist Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Maiden Mist 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1039-2 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Maiden Mist

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Maiden Mist is Samovar Silver (SW 6233). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Samovar Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Samovar Silver swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Behr's nearest match is Distant Star (MQ5-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Maiden Mist without repainting risk. See the full Distant Star swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Maiden Mist

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Maiden Mist is Winter Solstice (1605). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Winter Solstice and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Valspar, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Adieu (8004-34C) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adieu swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Maiden Mist

The closest Glidden equivalent of Maiden Mist is Maiden Mist (PPG1039-2). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51). If Glidden is your counter, order Maiden Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full Maiden Mist swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Elephant Trunk (436-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Maiden Mist without repainting risk. See the full Elephant Trunk swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Maiden Mist

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Maiden Mist is Silver Salvia (HGSW 3336). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silver Salvia and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Salvia swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Haze Blue (DE6311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Maiden Mist without repainting risk. See the full Haze Blue swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Day-to-day (JG-123) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Day-to-day swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Maiden Mist. The nearest is Parma Gray (NO. 27) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parma Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Marseilles (0525), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Maiden Mist without repainting risk. See the full Marseilles swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Whirlwind (0489) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Rodda, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Cirrus (CA188) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cirrus swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Cronkite (C2-991) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cronkite swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Clare, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Motor City (PNT100-LT-09) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motor City swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Maiden Mist

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Maiden Mist. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Maiden Mist

At Kompozit, the closest color to Maiden Mist is Whirlwind (0489) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whirlwind swatch →

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