Paint Visualizer AIBlue-gray paint color
Boothbay Gray
A soft blue-gray
Boothbay Gray blends gray with a noticeable blue tone. It adds color to cabinets and walls without looking bright.
- Color family
- Blue-gray
- Undertone
- Blue
- Light reflectance
- 43.26 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
The blue shows more clearly in cool light.
Lightness
43.26 LRVIt sits in the middle range, with more color than an off-white.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 170
- Green
- 178
- Blue
- 176
HSL
- Hue
- 165°
- Saturation
- 5%
- Lightness
- 68%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight gives it a light, clear blue-gray look.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade makes the blue more noticeable.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps soften the blue toward gray.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Boothbay Gray in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Blue-gray walls contrast with a rust sofa and pale armchair.
Dining room
Blue-gray walls soften the black-and-white dining floor.
Kitchen cabinets
Blue-gray cabinets pair with dark counters and wood stools.
Bedroom
Cool gray walls contrast with the ochre throw and warm wood details.
Home office
Blue-gray built-ins frame the weathered wood desk.
Bathroom
Blue-gray walls sit above white tile around the freestanding bath.
Exterior
See Boothbay Gray on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Pale columns frame the blue-gray siding on the coastal porch.
Front door
The blue-gray door adds gentle color against white siding.
Shutters & trim
Blue-gray shutters sit between stonework and climbing plants.
Fences & garden structures
Blue-gray fencing complements the wicker dining chairs and gray paving.
Stucco
Cool gray stucco contrasts with the terracotta roof and arched doorway.
Garage door
The blue-gray garage door picks up cool tones in the pale stone.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Boothbay Gray
White and charcoal
A clean white and deep charcoal for contrast.
- Boothbay GrayHC-165 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Soft white and blue
Creamy white with a muted blue accent.
- Boothbay GrayHC-165 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · Second color
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Accent color
Warm gray and green
Warm greige and soft green keep the palette quiet.
- Boothbay GrayHC-165 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- October Mist1495 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby blue-gray shades, from light to dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
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