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Benjamin Moore Steel Wool

2121-20 · #797C7E · LRV ~20

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Vessel Gray (~96% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Steel Wool in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Steel Wool?

Steel Wool has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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