Benjamin Moore
Chelsea Gray HC-168
Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore
Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is a medium-to-dark color that reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency on screen, with an estimated LRV of 24.3. It works well for accent walls, front doors, cabinets and rooms with plenty of light.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Chelsea Gray equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray is closest to taupe. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Chelsea Gray?
Estimated from its screen color, Chelsea Gray has an LRV of about 24.3. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Chelsea Gray warm or cool?
On screen, Chelsea Gray reads warm, with a yellow or creamy tendency. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chelsea Gray?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), with a color difference of 6.2 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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