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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% match

Amherst 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%

Family

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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.