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

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

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

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Monochromatic dark

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Opposite on color wheel

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