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Benjamin Moore Lead Gray

2131-30 · #444F53 · LRV ~7.4

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Obsidian (~98% proximity)

Lead Gray (2131-30) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Obsidian (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Lead Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2131-30

HEX

#444F53

RGB

68, 79, 83

HSL

196°, 10%, 30%

Family

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Lead Gray FAQ

What undertone does Lead Gray have?

Lead Gray is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Lead Gray?

Lead Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Lead Gray in other brands?

Glidden: Obsidian (PPG1035-7), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tarragon (SW 9660), ~98% proximity; PPG: High Salute (PPG1039-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carbon Fiber (DEGR63), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Slate Court (5001-4C), ~97% proximity; Behr: Chimney (PPU25-22), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~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 Lead Gray?

The HEX code of Lead Gray (2131-30) is #444F53, RGB 68, 79, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.