Gray Mist
Gray Mist is a bright and airy White from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E3DFD2
LRV
72.83
Gray Mist in Real Rooms
Gray Mist has a high LRV of 72.83 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.
1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Gray Mist reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Benjamin Moore Gray Mist bedroom color review
@justinwilsonpainting
3 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Gray Mist provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Gray Mist bathroom paint
@julienoe
Benjamin Moore OC-30 bathroom
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Benjamin Moore Gray Mist bathroom
@julienoe
4 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Gray Mist takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Benjamin Moore Gray Mist living room
@alabamahomeplace
Benjamin Moore OC-30 living room picture
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Gray Mist living room paint review
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Gray Mist living room paint
@alabamahomeplace
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Gray Mist for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Gray Mist kitchen cabinets review
@katie_gelsheimer_home
Benjamin Moore OC-30 kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Gray Mist kitchen cabinets
@katie_gelsheimer_home
1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Gray Mist, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Benjamin Moore OC-30 nursery review
@simplechoicesonig
