Benjamin Moore Powell Gray CW-665: Closest tones in 8 brands

Powell Gray (CW-665) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.8 (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 Dunn-Edwards Made of Steel (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Powell Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.8 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

CW-665

HEX

#5B666D

RGB

91, 102, 109

HSL

203°, 9%, 39%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Powell Gray in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Ocean Floor Benjamin Moore · 1630 · LRV 13

Nocturnal Gray Benjamin Moore · 2135-30 · LRV 13

Anchor Gray Benjamin Moore · 2126-30 · LRV 12

Andes Summit Benjamin Moore · CSP-600 · LRV 13

Stormy Sky Benjamin Moore · 1616 · LRV 13

Blue Spruce Benjamin Moore · 1637 · LRV 15

Charcoal Slate Benjamin Moore · HC-178 · LRV 13

Ashland Slate Benjamin Moore · 1608 · LRV 15

Powell Gray FAQ

What undertone does Powell Gray have?

Powell 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 Powell Gray?

Powell Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.8 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 Powell Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), ~98% proximity; Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), ~97% proximity; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (SW 6236), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~94% 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 Powell Gray?

The HEX code of Powell Gray (CW-665) is #5B666D, RGB 91, 102, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.