Mineral Alloy
Mineral Alloy is a versatile Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 17 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#81909B
LRV
28.46
Mineral Alloy in Real Rooms
Mineral Alloy has a medium LRV of 28.46 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, bathroom, misc, mudroom and dining room.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Mineral Alloy on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Mineral Alloy create a modern, refined look.
@bostonfinefinish
Cabinetry in Mineral Alloy provides a neutral backdrop for stainless steel appliances.
@lexieandthechi
Gray kitchen cabinets in Mineral Alloy balance contemporary style with timeless appeal.
@lexieandthechi
Cabinet color Mineral Alloy complements both minimalist and traditional kitchen designs.
@lexieandthechi
Cabinets painted Mineral Alloy work beautifully with marble countertops and brass hardware.
@litchfield_cabinetry
2 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Mineral Alloy acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Mineral Alloy establish a sophisticated, neutral foundation.
@bigbearconstruction
Staircase in Mineral Alloy makes a chic architectural statement throughout the home.
@shcabinetry
2 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Mineral Alloy with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls in Mineral Alloy create a spa-like, serene bathing environment.
@azulpaint
Painted bathroom in Mineral Alloy offers a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
@azulpaint
6 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Mineral Alloy provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Staircase cabinetry in Mineral Alloy provides understated elegance on the ascent.
@shcabinetry
1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Mineral Alloy is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Laundry room walls in Mineral Alloy brighten the space with cool gray tones.
@laurenlehmancarter
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Mineral Alloy, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Dining room painted in Mineral Alloy creates an elegant, neutral gathering space.
@simplycarolineharvey
Coordinating Colors
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 28, Charmeuse is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 28, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.
Pleasant Valley reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 66 vs 28, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Opulence reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Mineral Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (28 vs 17) makes Mineral Alloy the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 44 vs 28, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Upper West Side the marginally brighter of the two.
Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Pilgrim Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Silver Spring the marginally brighter of the two.
Solitude reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Mineral Alloy reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mineral Alloy reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mineral Alloy reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 15), opening up a space where Powell Gray encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 14, Mineral Alloy is decisively the brighter choice.
Mineral Alloy reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.