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Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray

HC-179 · #A8A9A3 · LRV 39.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Gray Matters is a 99% match

Platinum Gray (HC-179) is a mid-tone cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 39.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Gray Matters (99% match).

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LRV

39.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-179

HEX

#A8A9A3

RGB

168, 169, 163

HSL

70°, 3%, 65%

Family

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Platinum Gray FAQ

What undertone does Platinum Gray have?

Platinum Gray is a mid-tone 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 Platinum Gray?

Platinum Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 39.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Platinum Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Gray Matters (SW 7066), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gray Matters (HGSW7066), 99%; PPG: Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Muted Gray (DEGR64), 99%; Valspar: Stately Graystone (V118-2), 98%; Glidden: Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4), 98%; Behr: Great Graphite (PPU24-18), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray (No. 88), 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 Platinum Gray?

The HEX code of Platinum Gray (HC-179) is #A8A9A3, RGB 168, 169, 163. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.