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Benjamin Moore Classic Gray

OC-23 · #E4E1D8 · LRV 75.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Heron Plume is a 99% match

Classic Gray (OC-23) is a warm off-white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 75.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Heron Plume (99% match).

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LRV

75.3 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

OC-23

HEX

#E4E1D8

RGB

228, 225, 216

HSL

45°, 18%, 87%

Family

Off-whites

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Classic Gray FAQ

What undertone does Classic Gray have?

Classic Gray is a warm off-white with a subtle 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 Classic Gray?

Classic Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Heron Plume (SW 6070), 99%; Glidden: Paraffin (PPG14-31), 99%; Behr: Painter's White (PPU18-08), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Origami White (HGSW7636), 99%; PPG: Paraffin (PPG14-31), 98%; Valspar: Gilded Linen (6002-1A), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Foggy Day (DE6226), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Strong White (No. 2001), 96%. 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 Classic Gray?

The HEX code of Classic Gray (OC-23) is #E4E1D8, RGB 228, 225, 216. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.