Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 paint color review
What does the color Amherst Gray HC-167 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Amherst Gray paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used Amherst Gray HC-167 on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167.
Color code:
HC-167
Color name:
Amherst Gray
Brand:
Benjamin Moore
LRV of Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 has an LRV of 18.8% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
What are Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray undertones?
Yellow is Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray undertone color.
HEX value
HEX value:
#757670
RGB code:
117, 118, 112
Is Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 cool or warm?
Benjamin Moore HC-167 Amherst Gray is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-167 Amherst Gray HSL code: 70, 3%, 45%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
HC-167 Amherst Gray monochromatic color scheme
A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore HC-167 Amherst Gray
Darker shades
Benjamin Moore HC-167 Amherst Gray
HC-167 Amherst Gray complementary color scheme
A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 vs Benjamin Moore Lush AF-475
Unsure whether Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 or Benjamin Moore Lush AF-475 is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.