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Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray

HC-162 · #8A9696 · LRV 29.4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Skyscraper is a 98% match

Brewster Gray (HC-162) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 29.4 (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 Valspar Skyscraper (98% match).

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LRV

29.4 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-162

HEX

#8A9696

RGB

138, 150, 150

HSL

180°, 5%, 56%

Family

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Brewster Gray FAQ

What undertone does Brewster Gray have?

Brewster 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 Brewster Gray?

Brewster Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.4 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 Brewster Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Skyscraper (8004-34E), 98%; Behr: Millennium Silver (HDC-NT-27), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold and Rainy (DESS36), 97%; PPG: Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5), 95%; Glidden: Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Cadet (SW 9143), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cadet (HGSW9143), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Oval Room Blue (No. 85), 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 Brewster Gray?

The HEX code of Brewster Gray (HC-162) is #8A9696, RGB 138, 150, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.