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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray

1626 · #C0CACD · LRV ~57.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Milky Way (~98% proximity)

Gentle Gray (1626) is a light cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Milky Way (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Gentle Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

57.9 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1626

HEX

#C0CACD

RGB

192, 202, 205

HSL

194°, 12%, 78%

Family

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Gentle Gray FAQ

What undertone does Gentle Gray have?

Gentle Gray is a light cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gentle Gray?

Gentle Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Gentle Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Milky Way (8004-37B), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), ~96% proximity; Behr: Icicles (N490-2), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), ~96% proximity; PPG: Train (PPG0993-2), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Train (PPG0993-2), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gentle Gray?

The HEX code of Gentle Gray (1626) is #C0CACD, RGB 192, 202, 205. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.