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Benjamin Moore

Crownsville Gray

HC-106

Crownsville Gray is a deep greenish brown from Benjamin Moore's Historical Colors line. At an LRV of 21.96, it absorbs a considerable amount of light and reads as a dark, weighty tone in most conditions. The green undertone adds complexity and prevents it from appearing flat.

It works well in libraries, studies, and rooms where a substantial wall color is appropriate. Pairing it with White Dove or Muslin provides necessary lightness, while Hale Navy or Backwoods reinforces its depth through analogous or complementary contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-106

Collection

Historical Colors

Crownsville 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 Crownsville Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

22.0
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
#867F69
RGB Decimal
134, 127, 105
RGB Percent
52.5%, 49.8%, 41.2%
HSL
45.5, 12.1%, 46.9%
HSV
45.5, 21.6%, 52.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 5.2%, 21.6%, 47.5%
YIQ
126.6, 11.3, -5.4
XYZ
19.97, 21.27, 16.42
CIE Lab
53.24, -1.20, 12.93
CIE Luv
53.24, 5.48, 17.08
Hunter Lab
46.12, -0.97, 9.39
Decimal
8814441

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Crownsville GrayCountry LifeIvy TopiaryGarden Gate

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Crownsville GrayAldabraNorthern CliffsSeagull

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Crownsville GraySoulful BlueBall GownDahlia

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Crownsville GrayGreat Barrington GreenElkhoundPinelands

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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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