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Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray

HC-168 · #86847C · LRV ~23

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Creek Bed (~99% proximity)

Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23 (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 Creek Bed (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Chelsea Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-168

HEX

#86847C

RGB

134, 132, 124

HSL

48°, 4%, 51%

Family

Greiges

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Chelsea Gray FAQ

What undertone does Chelsea Gray have?

Chelsea Gray is a dark greige with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Chelsea Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Creek Bed (DEGR37), ~99% proximity; Behr: Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Going Grey (SW 9554), ~96% proximity; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~96% proximity; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~94% 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 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.