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Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray

HC-97 · #968D70 · LRV ~26.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green (~99% proximity)

Hancock Gray (HC-97) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.7 (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 Courtyard Green (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

26.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-97

HEX

#968D70

RGB

150, 141, 112

HSL

46°, 15%, 51%

Family

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Hancock Gray FAQ

What undertone does Hancock Gray have?

Hancock Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, 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 Hancock Gray?

Hancock Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.7 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 Hancock Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Courtyard Green (DEC776), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), ~96% proximity; PPG: Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Renwick Olive (SW 2815), ~94% proximity; Behr: Grassy Savannah (N340-5), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Sweet Carolina (5008-2A), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (HGSW9123), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~88% 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 Hancock Gray?

The HEX code of Hancock Gray (HC-97) is #968D70, RGB 150, 141, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.