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Benjamin Moore

Edgecomb Gray

HC-173 / 972, OC-15

Edgecomb Gray is a warm greige that sits between beige and gray, with noticeable taupe undertones. It has an LRV of 63.09, placing it in the medium-light range suitable for both smaller and open-plan rooms. The warm lean in this color shifts depending on lighting, reading more beige in warm light and more gray in cooler conditions.

It functions as a reliable neutral in traditional, transitional, and modern farmhouse settings. Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Swiss Coffee, Kendall Charcoal, or Hale Navy for a balanced scheme.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-173 / 972, OC-15

Collection

Historical Colors

Edgecomb Gray in Real Homes (21 Photos)

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Edgecomb 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 Edgecomb Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

63.1
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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
#D9D3C4
RGB Decimal
217, 211, 196
RGB Percent
85.1%, 82.7%, 76.9%
HSL
42.9, 21.6%, 81.0%
HSV
42.9, 9.7%, 85.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.8%, 9.7%, 14.9%
YIQ
211.1, 8.4, -3.4
XYZ
61.87, 65.33, 61.57
CIE Lab
84.65, -0.51, 8.15
CIE Luv
84.65, 4.35, 12.14
Hunter Lab
80.82, -0.49, 7.60
Decimal
14275524

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Edgecomb GrayDancing DolphinDried ChiveDash of Oregano

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Edgecomb GrayParty IceDu JourAlabaster

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Edgecomb GrayDebonaireYukon SkyVaguely Violet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Edgecomb GraySweet CeladonBerry CreamJack and the Beanstalk

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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