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Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray

HC-168 · #86847C · LRV 23

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Creek Bed is a 99% match

Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 23 (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 Creek Bed (99% match).

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LRV

23 · Dark

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-168

HEX

#86847C

RGB

134, 132, 124

HSL

48°, 4%, 51%

Family

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Chelsea Gray FAQ

What undertone does Chelsea Gray have?

Chelsea Gray is a dark greige with a subtle green undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Chelsea Gray?

Chelsea Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23 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 Chelsea Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Creek Bed (DEGR37), 99%; Behr: Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07), 99%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Going Grey (SW 9554), 96%; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), 96%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 96%; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), 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 Chelsea Gray?

The HEX code of Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is #86847C, RGB 134, 132, 124. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.