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Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray

HC-161 · #778686 · LRV 22.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shadow Effect is a 99% match

Templeton Gray (HC-161) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 22.7 (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 Shadow Effect (99% match).

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LRV

22.7 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-161

HEX

#778686

RGB

119, 134, 134

HSL

180°, 6%, 50%

Family

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Templeton Gray FAQ

What undertone does Templeton Gray have?

Templeton Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green 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 Templeton Gray?

Templeton Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 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 Templeton Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shadow Effect (DET597), 99%; Glidden: Rough Ride (PPG1036-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Portsmouth (SW 9644), 97%; PPG: Rough Ride (PPG1036-5), 97%; Valspar: Deep Thoughts (T694), 96%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 95%; Behr: Juniper Ash (PPU12-16), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Software (HGSW7074), 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 Templeton Gray?

The HEX code of Templeton Gray (HC-161) is #778686, RGB 119, 134, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.