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Benjamin MooreOC-23

Gray paint color

Classic Gray

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Classic Gray walls in a Mediterranean farmhouse living room
Classic Gray in a Mediterranean farmhouse living room

A very light gray close to off-white

Classic Gray adds a little depth to light walls. Pair it with white trim, pale wood, or a darker neutral for contrast.

Color family
Gray
Undertone
Warm off-white
Light reflectance
73.67 LRV / 100
Use
Interior & exterior
Brand
Benjamin Moore

Color & light

Color and lighting

Classic Gray can look off-white in bright rooms and grayer in shade.

Lightness

73.67 LRV
DarkLight

A light neutral with a little more depth than white.

Temperature

warm
CoolWarm

Intensity

Muted
MutedVivid

RGB

Red
227
Green
224
Blue
215

HSL

Hue
45°
Saturation
18%
Lightness
87%

How light can change it

Bright daylight

It looks very pale and softly warm.

Cool or indirect light

Its gray undertone becomes clearer.

Warm evening light

The warm off-white tone comes forward.

Inspiration

Interior and exterior ideas

Interior

See Classic Gray in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room featuring Classic Gray paint

Living room

Pale gray walls complement the cream sofa and timber chair.

Dining room featuring Classic Gray paint

Dining room

Light gray walls frame the wood table and pale chairs.

Kitchen cabinets featuring Classic Gray paint

Kitchen cabinets

Pale gray cabinets sit beside light counters and wood stools.

Bedroom featuring Classic Gray paint

Bedroom

Gray walls complement cream bedding and a woven bench.

Home office featuring Classic Gray paint

Home office

Gray shelves frame the timber desk beside the bay window.

Bathroom featuring Classic Gray paint

Bathroom

Light gray paint complements the wood vanity and pale tile.

Exterior

See Classic Gray on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding featuring Classic Gray paint

Siding

Pale gray siding contrasts gently with the chimney and porch trim.

Front door featuring Classic Gray paint

Front door

The gray door blends with the pale stone surround.

Shutters & trim featuring Classic Gray paint

Shutters & trim

Gray shutters frame tall windows beneath climbing plants.

Fences & garden structures featuring Classic Gray paint

Fences & garden structures

Pale fencing backs the timber bench and flowering garden.

Stucco featuring Classic Gray paint

Stucco

Pale gray stucco complements the arched doorway and stone terrace.

Garage door featuring Classic Gray paint

Garage door

The gray garage door blends with the facade beside the timber porch.

Color pairings

Colors that go with Classic Gray

Light and dark

White and charcoal add clear contrast.

  • Classic GrayOC-23 · Main color
  • Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
  • Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color

Green and blue

Muted green and navy bring in more color.

  • Classic GrayOC-23 · Main color
  • October Mist1495 · Second color
  • Hale NavyHC-154 · Accent color

Warm accents

A warm neutral with an earthy accent.

  • Classic GrayOC-23 · Main color
  • Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
  • Country RedwoodHC-183 · Accent color

Lighter and darker shades

Lighter and darker grays from Benjamin Moore

Lighter Darker

Frequently Asked Questions

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Reading nook with Classic Gray walls and a cream armchair