Benjamin Moore Powell Gray CW-665: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Powell Gray (CW-665) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 12.8 (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 Dunn-Edwards Made of Steel (98% match).

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LRV

12.8 · Dark

Undertone

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 fan deck, 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. 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 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.

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

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