Benjamin Moore

Piedmont Gray

CC-690 / 1579

Piedmont Gray is a cool steel gray with blue undertones that become more apparent in north-facing rooms. Its LRV of 37.93 places it in the mid-range, offering noticeable depth without becoming very dark. It works well in offices, bedrooms, and living rooms where a cooler gray is intended to read clean rather than warm.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl or Stonington Gray for a layered gray scheme. For contrast, Kendall Charcoal or Hale Navy adds weight, and Chantilly Lace provides a crisp trim option.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-690 / 1579

Collection

Designer Classics

Piedmont 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 Piedmont Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

142°

Green Family

Lightness

64%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

37.9

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

#9DA8A1

RGB Decimal

157, 168, 161

RGB Percent

61.6%, 65.9%, 63.1%

HSL

141.8, 5.9%, 63.7%

HSV

141.8, 6.5%, 65.9%

CMYK

6.5%, 0.0%, 4.2%, 34.1%

YIQ

163.9, -4.3, -4.5

XYZ

34.34, 37.75, 39.19

CIE Lab

67.83, -5.23, 2.27

CIE Luv

67.83, -5.79, 4.17

Hunter Lab

61.44, -4.61, 1.99

Decimal

10332321

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Piedmont Gray Greyhound Calabash Clash Caldwell Green

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Piedmont Gray Quietude Rock Candy Delicate Mist

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Piedmont Gray Beguiling Mauve Shining Armor Scented Soap

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Piedmont Gray Skyfall Spring Reflection Ufo

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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Greyhound

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Halcyon Green

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Blue Fescue

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Atlantic Foam

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Cobblestone Path

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Scenic Drive

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Misty Moss

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Silent Film

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Sage Gray

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Spring Reflection

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Sigh of Relief

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Unusual Gray

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Artful

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Skyfall

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Network Gray

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Serene Scene