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Gray Mirage

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Gray Mirage remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#C8C5B2

LRV

53.78

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Light Reflectance Value
53.78
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
SoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Gray Mirage
Mohegan Sage
Gray Mirage vs Mohegan Sage
Gray Mirage
Mohegan Sage
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Mohegan Sage
2138-30 · LRV 12

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 12), opening up a space where Mohegan Sage encloses it.

Gray Mirage
White River
Gray Mirage vs White River
Gray Mirage
White River
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
White River
1499 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 54, White River is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Mirage
Simply White
Gray Mirage vs Simply White
Gray Mirage
Simply White
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90

Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 54), opening up a space where Gray Mirage encloses it.

Cloud White
Gray Mirage
Cloud White vs Gray Mirage
Cloud White
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
OC-130 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 54), opening up a space where Gray Mirage encloses it.

Similar Colors

Gray Mirage
Wind Chime
Gray Mirage vs Wind Chime
Gray Mirage
Wind Chime
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Wind Chime
AF-465 · LRV 57

With LRVs of 57 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gray Mirage
Spanish Olive
Gray Mirage vs Spanish Olive
Gray Mirage
Spanish Olive
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Spanish Olive
1509 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gray Mirage
Paris Rain
Gray Mirage vs Paris Rain
Gray Mirage
Paris Rain
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Paris Rain
1501 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Camouflage
Gray Mirage
Camouflage vs Gray Mirage
Camouflage
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Camouflage
2143-40 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 55 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Gray Mirage
Approaching Storm vs Gray Mirage
Approaching Storm
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.

Evening Dove
Gray Mirage
Evening Dove vs Gray Mirage
Evening Dove
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.

Gray Mirage
Hale Navy
Gray Mirage vs Hale Navy
Gray Mirage
Hale Navy
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Hale Navy
HC-154 · LRV 8

At LRV 54 vs 8, Gray Mirage is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Mirage
Luxe
Gray Mirage vs Luxe
Gray Mirage
Luxe
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Luxe
AF-580 · LRV 22

At LRV 54 vs 22, Gray Mirage is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Gaspe
Gray Mirage
Blue Gaspe vs Gray Mirage
Blue Gaspe
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Blue Gaspe
1435 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 14), opening up a space where Blue Gaspe encloses it.

Gray Mirage
Violet Sparkle
Gray Mirage vs Violet Sparkle
Gray Mirage
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 54, Violet Sparkle is decisively the brighter choice.

French Violet
Gray Mirage
French Violet vs Gray Mirage
French Violet
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
French Violet
1427 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Gray Mirage
Rodeo
Gray Mirage vs Rodeo
Gray Mirage
Rodeo
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Rodeo
1534 · LRV 60

Rodeo reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gray Mirage
Intense White
Gray Mirage vs Intense White
Gray Mirage
Intense White
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Intense White
OC-51 · LRV 73

At LRV 73 vs 54, Intense White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Mirage
Seattle Mist
Gray Mirage vs Seattle Mist
Gray Mirage
Seattle Mist
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Seattle Mist
1535 · LRV 55

With LRVs of 55 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gray Mirage
Light Pewter
Gray Mirage vs Light Pewter
Gray Mirage
Light Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Light Pewter
1464 · LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 54, Light Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Elemental
Gray Mirage
Elemental vs Gray Mirage
Elemental
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Elemental
AF-400 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

At LRV 54 vs 40, Gray Mirage is decisively the brighter choice.

Dry Sage
Gray Mirage
Dry Sage vs Gray Mirage
Dry Sage
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Dry Sage
2142-40 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 35), opening up a space where Dry Sage encloses it.

Dried Basil
Gray Mirage
Dried Basil vs Gray Mirage
Dried Basil
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore
Dried Basil
1510 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54

At LRV 54 vs 39, Gray Mirage is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Mirage
Nantucket Gray
Gray Mirage vs Nantucket Gray
Gray Mirage
Nantucket Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Nantucket Gray
HC-111 · LRV 40

Gray Mirage reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 40), opening up a space where Nantucket Gray encloses it.

Gray Mirage
Spanish Olive
Gray Mirage vs Spanish Olive
Gray Mirage
Spanish Olive
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Spanish Olive
1509 · LRV 53

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 54 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#C8C5B2
RGB200, 197, 178
HSL52° 17% 74%
CMYK0 1 11 22
CIE LabL: 79.3 a: -2.3 b: 9.9
XYZX: 0.52 Y: 0.55 Z: 0.50