Benjamin Moore

Stonington Gray

HC-170

Stonington Gray is a light gray with a subtle blue bias that keeps it crisp and neutral. Its LRV of 59.36 places it in the light-to-mid range, allowing it to open up spaces while retaining definition. The color performs especially well in north-facing rooms where warmer grays can yellow.

It adapts easily across whole-home applications. Stonington Gray pairs cleanly with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace and Simply White. Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal add contrast, while Gray Cashmere and Saybrook Sage support softer transitions.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-170

Collection

Colors for Vinyl, Historical Colors

Stonington Gray in Real Homes (25 Photos)

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Stonington 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 Stonington Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

70°

Yellow Family

Lightness

78%

Light

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

59.4

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

#CACBC5

RGB Decimal

202, 203, 197

RGB Percent

79.2%, 79.6%, 77.3%

HSL

70.0, 5.5%, 78.4%

HSV

70.0, 3.0%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.5%, 0.0%, 3.0%, 20.4%

YIQ

202.0, 1.3, -2.1

XYZ

55.79, 59.30, 61.33

CIE Lab

81.46, -1.42, 2.86

CIE Luv

81.46, -0.23, 4.52

Hunter Lab

77.01, -1.37, 2.70

Decimal

13290437

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Stonington Gray Precipitation Secret Armory

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Stonington Gray Pegasus Gallery White Cool Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Stonington Gray Satire Palace Walls French Lilac

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Stonington Gray Sleigh Bells Cement Gray Ocean Froth

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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