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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray

1626 · #C0CACD · LRV 57.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Milky Way is a 98% match

Gentle Gray (1626) is a light cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 57.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Milky Way (98% match).

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LRV

57.9 · Light

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Valspar: Milky Way (8004-37B), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Blue (HGSW6225), 96%; Behr: Icicles (N490-2), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Bay of Hope (DE6331), 96%; PPG: Train (PPG0993-2), 94%; Glidden: Train (PPG0993-2), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Kakelugn (No. 317), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.