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Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray

HC-86 · #948674 · LRV 24.6

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back is a 98% match

Kingsport Gray (HC-86) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 24.6 (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 Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (98% match).

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LRV

24.6 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-86

HEX

#948674

RGB

148, 134, 116

HSL

34°, 13%, 52%

Family

Browns

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Kingsport Gray FAQ

What undertone does Kingsport Gray have?

Kingsport Gray is a dark brown with a moderate yellow 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 Kingsport Gray?

Kingsport Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.6 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 Kingsport Gray in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 98%; Behr: Light Truffle (PPU5-06A), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Zesty Coriander (DEBN74), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Curio Gray (SW 0024), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Curio Gray (HGSW0024), 97%; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), 97%; Glidden: Bear Cub (PPG1000-5), 95%; PPG: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 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 Kingsport Gray?

The HEX code of Kingsport Gray (HC-86) is #948674, RGB 148, 134, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.