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Benjamin Moore

Classic Gray

1548 / OC-23

Classic Gray is an ultra-light warm gray with subtle taupe undertones and very low chroma. With an LRV of 73.67, it reflects a lot of light and can read close to off-white. It works on whole-room walls, trim, or ceilings where a soft neutral is desired.

White Dove and Swiss Coffee create a layered white scheme. Kendall Charcoal provides a darker counterpoint to define adjoining spaces.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1548 / OC-23

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Classic Gray in Real Homes (32 Photos)

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Classic 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 Classic Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

45°

Orange Family

Lightness

87%

Light

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

73.7
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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
#E3E0D7
RGB Decimal
227, 224, 215
RGB Percent
89.0%, 87.8%, 84.3%
HSL
45.0, 17.6%, 86.7%
HSV
45.0, 5.3%, 89.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.3%, 5.3%, 11.0%
YIQ
223.9, 4.7, -2.2
XYZ
70.60, 74.55, 74.96
CIE Lab
89.18, -0.55, 4.75
CIE Luv
89.18, 2.23, 7.26
Hunter Lab
86.34, -0.55, 4.63
Decimal
14934231

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Classic GrayRippling StoneClarksville GrayMossy Gold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Classic GrayPearly GatesSnow StormDu Jour

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Classic GraySo Blue-BerryGlitterGlobe Thistle

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Classic GrayLooking GlassSmart WhiteMorning Rush

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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