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Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray

HC-167 · #757670 · LRV ~17.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Coal Miner (~98% proximity)

Amherst Gray (HC-167) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.9 (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 Coal Miner (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Amherst Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-167

HEX

#757670

RGB

117, 118, 112

HSL

70°, 3%, 45%

Family

Grays

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Amherst Gray FAQ

What undertone does Amherst Gray have?

Amherst Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle 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 Amherst Gray?

Amherst Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.9 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 Amherst Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Coal Miner (DET613), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Glen Plaid (V118-3), ~98% proximity; PPG: Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Ancestral (PPU24-05), ~95% proximity; Glidden: On The Edge (PPG0998-6), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (HGSW7019), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke (No. 47), ~90% 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 Amherst Gray?

The HEX code of Amherst Gray (HC-167) is #757670, RGB 117, 118, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.