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Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585

Wales Gray

Benjamin Moore

1585

About Wales Gray by Benjamin Moore

Wales Gray 1585 by Benjamin Moore is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 54% and hue near 170° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 54.2%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #b9c5c3

RGB: 185, 197, 195

Hue170°

Saturation9%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Wales Gray from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Wales Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Wales Gray 1585 a warm or cool color?
Wales Gray by Benjamin Moore is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Wales Gray?
Wales Gray sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 170°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Wales Gray?
Brightness is about 54%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 170°. The hex value is #b9c5c3. The RGB value is 185, 197, 195.
Is Wales Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Wales Gray has brightness around 54%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Wales Gray?
You can match Wales Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Wales Gray work best in a home?
Wales Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Wales Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Wales Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Wales Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Wales Gray in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Wales Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Wales Gray. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.