Benjamin Moore

Chelsea Gray

HC-168

Chelsea Gray is a deep gray with a subtle brown undertone that warms the neutral base. An LRV of 23.33 gives it a mid-dark read and noticeable depth. It suits cabinetry, accent walls, or exteriors where a grounded gray is needed.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Simply White for clean contrast. Classic Gray or Revere Pewter keep the palette tonal, while Hale Navy adds a darker counterpoint.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-168

Collection

Historical Colors, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Chelsea Gray in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

48°

Orange Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

23.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#86847C

RGB Decimal

134, 132, 124

RGB Percent

52.5%, 51.8%, 48.6%

HSL

48.0, 4.0%, 50.6%

HSV

48.0, 7.5%, 52.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.5%, 7.5%, 47.5%

YIQ

131.7, 3.8, -2.1

XYZ

21.72, 23.03, 22.37

CIE Lab

55.10, -0.77, 4.57

CIE Luv

55.10, 1.61, 6.39

Hunter Lab

47.99, -0.63, 3.62

Decimal

8815740

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Chelsea Gray Ancestral Kendall Charcoal Windgate Hill

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Chelsea Gray Statue Garden Silver Band Modern Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Chelsea Gray Fantasia Alley Cat Sweet Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Chelsea Gray Murky Sage Mink Village Green

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