Benjamin Moore

Gray Owl

2137-60 / OC-52

Gray Owl is a light gray with green-blue undertones that appear differently depending on lighting conditions. With an LRV of 64.51, it reflects a moderate amount of light and works well in rooms with natural light where it adds depth without feeling heavy. The cool cast makes it suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, and open-concept spaces.

Gray Owl coordinates well with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Decorator's White, and Smoke for lighter pairings, while Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal provide deeper contrast options.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2137-60 / OC-52

Collection

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Gray Owl in Real Homes (23 Photos)

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Gray Owl 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 Gray Owl under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

68°

Yellow Family

Lightness

82%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

64.5

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

#D3D4CC

RGB Decimal

211, 212, 204

RGB Percent

82.7%, 83.1%, 80.0%

HSL

67.5, 8.5%, 81.6%

HSV

67.5, 3.8%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.5%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 16.9%

YIQ

210.8, 2.0, -2.7

XYZ

61.31, 65.30, 66.50

CIE Lab

84.64, -1.77, 3.82

CIE Luv

84.64, -0.13, 6.04

Hunter Lab

80.81, -1.72, 3.66

Decimal

13882572

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gray Owl Weathered Moss Lichen Aloe Thorn

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gray Owl Paper Doll Gallery White Cool Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gray Owl Magic Scent Coveted Gem Dulcinea

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gray Owl Sea Salt Gravel Drive Cool Breeze

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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