Benjamin Moore

Excalibur Gray

2118-50

Excalibur Gray is a cool, muted gray with noticeable violet undertones. It has an LRV of 40.95, placing it in the medium-tone range with moderate light reflectance. The violet shift becomes more apparent under warm lighting and when placed next to neutral grays.

This color works in both modern and traditional settings for walls, trim coordination, or accent use. Consider pairing it with Benjamin Moore Silver Satin, Gray Owl, Hale Navy, Breath of Fresh Air, or Wisteria to complement or contrast its purple-leaning base.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2118-50

Collection

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Excalibur 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 Excalibur Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

231°

Blue Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

41.0

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

#A9ABB6

RGB Decimal

169, 171, 182

RGB Percent

66.3%, 67.1%, 71.4%

HSL

230.8, 8.2%, 68.8%

HSV

230.8, 7.1%, 71.4%

CMYK

7.1%, 6.0%, 0.0%, 28.6%

YIQ

171.7, -4.7, 3.0

XYZ

39.37, 40.94, 50.08

CIE Lab

70.13, 1.45, -5.88

CIE Luv

70.13, -1.73, -9.02

Hunter Lab

63.98, 1.32, -5.53

Decimal

11119542

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Excalibur Gray Flannel Pajamas Amethyst Shadow Downing Street

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Excalibur Gray Dolphin At Play El Niño Will O The Wisp

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Excalibur Gray Arid Plains Hazy Stratus Swiss Coffee

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Excalibur Gray Luxe Lilac Jubilee Audition

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