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Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

2109-60

Portland Gray is a cool gray from Benjamin Moore distinguished by its subtle lavender undertone, which separates it from standard neutral grays. With an LRV of 60.21, it reflects a moderate amount of light, maintaining brightness without washing out in larger rooms. This makes it a functional choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and office spaces where consistent, even lighting matters.

The lavender cast reads most clearly against warm-toned furnishings and wood finishes. It works well alongside Benjamin Moore's Silver Marlin, Hushed Hue, and White Dove, while deeper tones like Black Pepper or Hale Navy provide effective contrast.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2109-60

Collection

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Portland 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 Portland Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

25°

Red Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

60.2
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
#D3CCC7
RGB Decimal
211, 204, 199
RGB Percent
82.7%, 80.0%, 78.0%
HSL
25.0, 12.0%, 80.4%
HSV
25.0, 5.7%, 82.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.3%, 5.7%, 17.3%
YIQ
205.5, 5.8, -0.1
XYZ
58.77, 61.16, 62.74
CIE Lab
82.46, 1.54, 3.34
CIE Luv
82.46, 4.33, 4.71
Hunter Lab
78.20, 1.50, 3.17
Decimal
13880519

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Portland GrayTurning TablesAncient WonderAntique Earth

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Portland GrayOriginal WhiteWhite WoolLauren's Lace

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Portland GrayFeather GraySilent NightBellflower Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Portland GrayEonFairy BubblesLife Lesson

Closest Paint Matches

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

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Valspar

Basket of Bobbins

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Benjamin Moore

Abalone

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

Pediment

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Valspar

Moon Shot

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Behr

Burnished Clay

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Glidden

My Alibi

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

Individual White

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Valspar

Gravel Drive

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Glidden

Cool Slate

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Benjamin Moore

Collingwood

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

Gossamer Veil

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Glidden

Free Reign

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

On the Rocks

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

Big Chill

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Sherwin Williams

Popular Gray

Benjamin Moore

Portland Gray

Valspar

Dusk in the Valley