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Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray
HC-167 · #757670 · LRV 17.9
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Coal Miner is a 98% matchAmherst Gray (HC-167) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 17.9 (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 Coal Miner (98% match).
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LRV
17.9 · Dark
Undertone
Green · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
HC-167
HEX
#757670
RGB
117, 118, 112
HSL
70°, 3%, 45%
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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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Amherst Gray in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Coal Miner (DET613), 98%; Valspar: Glen Plaid (V118-3), 98%; PPG: Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7), 96%; Behr: Ancestral (PPU24-05), 95%; Glidden: On The Edge (PPG0998-6), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray (HGSW7019), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke (No. 47), 90%. 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 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.