Benjamin Moore

Steel Wool

2121-20

Steel Wool is a deep, cool-leaning gray with an LRV of 20.73, meaning it absorbs a significant share of available light and reads darker in north-facing or low-light conditions. Its RGB values of approximately 120/123/125 show a tight, near-neutral spread with a very slight blue cast. The hue maintains a consistent appearance across matte and eggshell sheens.

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl and Stonington Gray serve as lighter tonal steps within the same cool family. Hale Navy deepens an adjacent wall pairing, while Revere Pewter and Edgecomb Gray introduce warmer balance without clashing.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2121-20

Collection

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Steel Wool in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Steel Wool in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Steel Wool under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Steel Wool under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

204°

Cyan Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

2%

Near Neutral

LRV

20.7
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Dark
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Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#787B7D
RGB Decimal
120, 123, 125
RGB Percent
47.1%, 48.2%, 49.0%
HSL
204.0, 2.0%, 48.0%
HSV
204.0, 4.0%, 49.0%
CMYK
4.0%, 1.6%, 0.0%, 51.0%
YIQ
122.3, -2.4, -0.0
XYZ
18.53, 19.64, 22.22
CIE Lab
51.43, -0.71, -1.49
CIE Luv
51.43, -1.78, -1.95
Hunter Lab
44.32, -0.57, -1.21
Decimal
7895933

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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