Benjamin Moore Wales Gray is a sophisticated mid-tone blue-gray paint color. Grounded by subtle green and gray undertones, this tranquil hue adapts beautifully to different lighting, reading more blue or gray depending on the room's exposure.
Will Wales Gray clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 1585 |
| HEX Code | #B9C5C3 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 53.54 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Blue, Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Kitchens, Exteriors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This serene blue-gray tone covering bedroom walls, accented by crisp white percale and navy velvet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool morning northern light
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Textiles:Velvet, crisp white percale
- Metals:Aged silver
- Vibe:Serene Coastal
Complementary Paint Colors
Palette exploration: A muted blue-gray upper wall paired with bleached mahogany furniture and woven rattan chairs.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dappled afternoon sunlight
- Wainscoting Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
- Furniture:Bleached mahogany dining table
- Chairs:Woven rattan
- Centerpiece:White ceramic bowl with green pears
Complementary Paint Colors
Design composite: Testing a cool blue-gray cabinet color against glossy white zellige backsplash and unlacquered brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright ambient daylight
- Cabinet Color:Benjamin Moore Wales Gray
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Backsplash:White zellige tile
- Hardware:Unlacquered brass
Complementary Paint Colors
Exterior color test: A soft gray-blue siding color visualized under overcast daylight with cedar and slate accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast soft daylight
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Super White
- Door Color:Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Materials:Cedar shingles, slate stone walkway
- Landscaping:Boxwood shrubs
Complementary Paint Colors
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