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Benjamin Moore

Coventry Gray

HC-169

Coventry Gray is a cool-leaning medium gray with subtle green-blue undertones that emerge depending on the light source. It has an LRV of 48.18, placing it near the midpoint of the reflectance scale - deep enough to anchor a room, yet light enough for full wall coverage without feeling heavy. It reads crisp and tailored, making it a strong option for cabinetry, trim, or main walls in transitional and modern interiors.

Pairing it with Chantilly Lace or Simply White produces a clean, structured contrast. For added depth, it layers well alongside Hale Navy or Wrought Iron.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-169

Collection

Colors for Vinyl, Historical Colors

Coventry Gray in Real Homes (32 Photos)

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Coventry 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 Coventry Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

90°

Green Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

48.2
0%100%
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Dark
Medium
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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
#B8BAB6
RGB Decimal
184, 186, 182
RGB Percent
72.2%, 72.9%, 71.4%
HSL
90.0, 2.8%, 72.2%
HSV
90.0, 2.2%, 72.9%
CMYK
1.1%, 0.0%, 2.2%, 27.1%
YIQ
184.9, 0.1, -1.7
XYZ
45.77, 48.69, 51.24
CIE Lab
75.26, -1.43, 1.77
CIE Luv
75.26, -0.91, 2.86
Hunter Lab
69.78, -1.33, 1.63
Decimal
12106422

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Coventry GraySteel CurtainIndustrial RevolutionPastoral

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Coventry GrayPolar StarAriaPacific Pearl

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Coventry GrayAsh GroveMysterious MauveWinter Morn

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Coventry GrayLunar SurfaceClassic SilverSwag Bag Silver

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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Half Dome

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Weathered Moss

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