Gray paint color
Classic Gray

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 LRVA light neutral with a little more depth than white.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- 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
Pale gray walls complement the cream sofa and timber chair.

Dining room
Light gray walls frame the wood table and pale chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Pale gray cabinets sit beside light counters and wood stools.

Bedroom
Gray walls complement cream bedding and a woven bench.

Home office
Gray shelves frame the timber desk beside the bay window.

Bathroom
Light gray paint complements the wood vanity and pale tile.
Exterior
See Classic Gray on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

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

Front door
The gray door blends with the pale stone surround.

Shutters & trim
Gray shutters frame tall windows beneath climbing plants.

Fences & garden structures
Pale fencing backs the timber bench and flowering garden.

Stucco
Pale gray stucco complements the arched doorway and stone terrace.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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