Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray 2126-30: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 12

Anchor Gray (2126-30) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 12.1 (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 Carriage Wheel (97% match).

Compare Anchor Gray with other brands

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2126-30

HEX

#5D6268

RGB

93, 98, 104

HSL

213°, 6%, 39%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

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

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