Benjamin Moore

Classic Gray OC-23

Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore

Classic Gray (OC-23) is a light color that reads softly warm on screen, with an estimated LRV of 74.1. It works well for whole rooms, trim and ceilings, especially in rooms with little daylight.

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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.

Classic 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 Classic Gray

Classic Gray is closest to off white. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:

FAQ

What is the LRV of Classic Gray?

Estimated from its screen color, Classic Gray has an LRV of about 74.1. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.

Is Classic Gray warm or cool?

On screen, Classic Gray reads softly warm. 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 Classic Gray?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Shoji White (SW 7042), with a color difference of 1.3 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.

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