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Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray

HC-161 · #778686 · LRV ~22.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Shadow Effect (~99% proximity)

Templeton Gray (HC-161) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.7 (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 Shadow Effect (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Templeton Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Templeton Gray?

Templeton Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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