Benjamin Moore

Lead Gray

2131-30

Lead Gray sits at the deeper end of the spectrum with an LRV of 9.09, reading as a near-black blue-green in most lighting conditions. A subtle green undertone keeps it from feeling purely neutral, pulling it slightly toward teal territory depending on surrounding colors and light source. It pairs cleanly with crisp whites like Simply White or Chantilly Lace to establish strong contrast.

For tonal, analogous schemes, Hale Navy or Stormy Sky share its cool depth without competing, allowing Lead Gray to anchor a room with quiet authority.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2131-30

Collection

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Lead Gray in Real Homes (11 Photos)

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Lead 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 Lead Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

196°

Cyan Family

Lightness

29%

Dark

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

9.1

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

#434E52

RGB Decimal

67, 78, 82

RGB Percent

26.3%, 30.6%, 32.2%

HSL

196.0, 10.1%, 29.2%

HSV

196.0, 18.3%, 32.2%

CMYK

18.3%, 4.9%, 0.0%, 67.8%

YIQ

75.2, -7.8, -1.1

XYZ

6.56, 7.25, 9.04

CIE Lab

32.37, -3.38, -3.84

CIE Luv

32.37, -5.71, -4.28

Hunter Lab

26.93, -2.26, -2.72

Decimal

4410962

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lead Gray Stonecutter Mount Etna Midnight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lead Gray Nocturnal Gray Norwegian Blue Special Delivery

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Lead Gray Sweet Molasses Black Beauty Perfect Penny

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lead Gray Abyss Black Evergreen Wood Violet

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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