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Benjamin Moore Steel Wool

2121-20 · #797C7E · LRV 20

Compare with other brands: Valspar Vessel Gray is a 96% match

Steel Wool (2121-20) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 20 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Vessel Gray (96% match).

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LRV

20 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2121-20

HEX

#797C7E

RGB

121, 124, 126

HSL

204°, 2%, 48%

Family

Grays

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Steel Wool FAQ

What undertone does Steel Wool have?

Steel Wool is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Steel Wool?

Steel Wool has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Steel Wool in other brands?

Valspar: Vessel Gray (4005-2A), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Tarnished Silver (DE6355), 96%; Glidden: Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Before the Storm (SW 9564), 96%; Behr: Intergalactic (N450-5), 95%; PPG: Industrial Revolution (PPG0997-6), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), 94%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 91%. 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 Steel Wool?

The HEX code of Steel Wool (2121-20) is #797C7E, RGB 121, 124, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.