Benjamin Moore

Cromwell Gray

HC-103 / 1539

Cromwell Gray is a dark neutral with clearly visible brown and green undertones that distinguish it from a pure gray. Its LRV of 19.62 indicates that it absorbs a significant amount of light, making it read as a decidedly deep tone on walls. This shade is well suited to libraries, dining rooms, and living spaces where a heavier anchor color is needed.

It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray for tonal layering, and contrasts effectively against lighter options like White Dove or Pale Oak.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-103 / 1539

Collection

Historical Colors

Cromwell Gray in Real Homes (2 Photos)

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Cromwell 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 Cromwell Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

19.6

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

#7F7766

RGB Decimal

127, 119, 102

RGB Percent

49.8%, 46.7%, 40.0%

HSL

40.8, 10.9%, 44.9%

HSV

40.8, 19.7%, 49.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.3%, 19.7%, 50.2%

YIQ

119.5, 10.2, -3.6

XYZ

17.75, 18.66, 15.24

CIE Lab

50.29, 0.04, 10.46

CIE Luv

50.29, 5.80, 13.60

Hunter Lab

43.20, 0.03, 7.57

Decimal

8353638

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Cromwell Gray Cabin Fever Durango Muddled Basil

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Cromwell Gray Greywood Thunder Abalone

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Cromwell Gray Wine Dark Zombie Blue Pearl

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Cromwell Gray Pine Garland Granite Boulder Calke Green

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

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