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Benjamin Moore Wales Gray

1585 · #B9C5C3 · LRV 54.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar New Morn Fog is a 99% match

Wales Gray (1585) is a mid-tone cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 54.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar New Morn Fog (99% match).

Compare Wales Gray with other brands

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LRV

54.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1585

HEX

#B9C5C3

RGB

185, 197, 195

HSL

170°, 9%, 75%

Family

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Wales Gray FAQ

What undertone does Wales Gray have?

Wales Gray is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Wales Gray?

Wales Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 54.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Wales Gray in other brands?

Valspar: New Morn Fog (M356), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Blustery Wind (DE6304), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Niebla Azul (SW 9137), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Niebla Azul (HGSW9137), 96%; Behr: Oceanic Climate (N470-2), 96%; Glidden: Gale Force (PPG10-08), 95%; PPG: Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Wales Gray?

The HEX code of Wales Gray (1585) is #B9C5C3, RGB 185, 197, 195. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.