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Benjamin Moore Hancock Gray

HC-97 · #968D70 · LRV 26.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Courtyard Green is a 99% match

Hancock Gray (HC-97) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 26.7 (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 Courtyard Green (99% match).

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LRV

26.7 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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