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Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

2116-60

Touch of Gray (BM) is a pale violet-gray with a soft purple undertone that distinguishes it from a standard warm or cool gray. With an LRV of 68.78, it reflects a substantial amount of light and reads as a light, open tone on walls. The violet cast is subdued enough to function as a neutral in most lighting but becomes more perceptible under warm light sources.

Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray, Balboa Mist, Kendall Charcoal, Palladian Blue, and Soft Fern all coordinate well, offering tonal neutral and cool-contrast options.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2116-60

Collection

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Touch of 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 Touch of Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Touch of Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

291°

Purple Family

Lightness

85%

Light

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

68.8
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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
#DCD6DD
RGB Decimal
220, 214, 221
RGB Percent
86.3%, 83.9%, 86.7%
HSL
291.4, 9.3%, 85.3%
HSV
291.4, 3.2%, 86.7%
CMYK
0.5%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 13.3%
YIQ
216.6, 1.3, 3.4
XYZ
66.61, 68.53, 78.12
CIE Lab
86.27, 3.31, -2.72
CIE Luv
86.27, 2.99, -4.74
Hunter Lab
82.78, 3.29, -2.72
Decimal
14472925

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Touch of GrayIris BlissAged To PerfectionWild Orchid

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Touch of GrayBeach PlumPale PurpleLavender Vista

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Touch of GrayIce CapLight BlueHint Of Mint

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Touch of GrayLavender SandWinter GrayRaindrops on Roses

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

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Pale Purple

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Glidden

Violet Whimsey

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Sherwin Williams

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Eternal Moonrise

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Benjamin Moore

Majestic Mauve

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Behr

Petal Tip

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Blush of Morn

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Glidden

Little Lilac

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Nattie's Cami

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Behr

Misty Lavender

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Behr

Spring Bouquet

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Benjamin Moore

Peace and Happiness

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Behr

Will O The Wisp

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Valspar

Respite

Benjamin Moore

Touch of Gray

Glidden

Cumberland Fog