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Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray

2126-30 · #5D6268 · LRV ~12.1

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Carriage Wheel (~97% proximity)

Anchor Gray (2126-30) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.1 (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 Carriage Wheel (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Anchor Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2126-30

HEX

#5D6268

RGB

93, 98, 104

HSL

213°, 6%, 39%

Family

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Anchor Gray FAQ

What undertone does Anchor Gray have?

Anchor Gray 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 Anchor Gray?

Anchor Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 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 Anchor Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Carriage Wheel (M330), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace (SW 6251), ~96% proximity; Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fossilized Wood (DESS35), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~96% proximity; PPG: Moody Sky (PPG0993-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Moody Sky (PPG0993-7), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~92% 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 Anchor Gray?

The HEX code of Anchor Gray (2126-30) is #5D6268, RGB 93, 98, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.