Benjamin Moore

Gentle Gray

1626

Gentle Gray is a pale blue-gray with cool undertones, leaning more toward blue than a true neutral gray. With an LRV of 57.2, this mid-light shade reflects moderate light, making it appropriate for bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas where a calming atmosphere is desired. The blue cast becomes more apparent in natural light.

It coordinates well with Benjamin Moore Classic Gray for a warmer trim, White Dove as a ceiling color, Kendall Charcoal for deeper accents, and Palladian Blue as a complementary wall tone.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1626

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Gentle Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

194°

Cyan Family

Lightness

78%

Light

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

57.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C0CACD
RGB Decimal
192, 202, 205
RGB Percent
75.3%, 79.2%, 80.4%
HSL
193.8, 11.5%, 77.8%
HSV
193.8, 6.3%, 80.4%
CMYK
6.3%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 19.6%
YIQ
199.4, -6.9, -1.2
XYZ
53.88, 57.86, 66.09
CIE Lab
80.66, -2.83, -2.68
CIE Luv
80.66, -5.67, -3.58
Hunter Lab
76.06, -2.69, -2.61
Decimal
12634829

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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