Maiden Mist
We've categorized Maiden Mist as a versatile and reflective paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#b9c0c0
LRV
52.00
Maiden Mist's Color Strip
Maiden Mist is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ghost Whisperer and Mirror Mirror. The strip spans from Ghost Whisperer at the lightest end to High Salute at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1039, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Maiden Mist in Real Rooms
Maiden Mist has a medium-high LRV of 52 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Maiden Mist can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Maiden Mist — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Maiden Mist is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Maiden Mist paint in a moody dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Maiden 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.
A industrial bedroom painted in Maiden Mist
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Maiden Mist for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
rustic modern front door featuring Maiden Mist by PPG
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Maiden Mist adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Maiden Mist — organic modern kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
Maiden Mist on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
rustic modern patio featuring Maiden Mist by PPG
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1 Mudroom Photo
Maiden Mist in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Maiden Mist paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 House Photo
Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Maiden Mist has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Maiden Mist color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Maiden Mist. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A traditional living room painted in Maiden Mist
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Maiden Mist helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
PPG Maiden Mist in a scandinavian home office
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Coordinating Colors
Alpaca Wool reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Maiden Mist encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 76 vs 52, Oatmeal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 88 vs 52, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.