HC-176

Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray

Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Annapolis Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HC-176. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Annapolis Gray HC-176
Color code:HC-176
Color name:Annapolis Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Annapolis Gray for bedroom

  • Bm Annapolis Gray Bedroom
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Bedroom
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Annapolis Gray for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Living Room
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  • Hc-176 Living Room
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  • Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Living Room
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  • Hc-176 Living Room
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  • Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Living Room
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  • Hc-176 Living Room
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  • Living Room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Annapolis Gray on kitchen cabinets

  • Annapolis Gray Kitchen Cabinets
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  • Kitchen Cabinets
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  • Hc-176 Kitchen Cabinets
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Kitchen Cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Annapolis Gray for exterior

  • Bm Annapolis Gray Exterior
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Exterior
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Exterior
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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Annapolis Gray reviews

  • Hc-176 Door
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Bathroom
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  • Bm Annapolis Gray Wall Paint
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  • Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Hallway
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Annapolis Gray

Annapolis Gray HC-176 has an LRV of 50.72% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

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).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 50.72% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C9BEAF

RGB code:

201, 190, 175

Is Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 35° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-176 Annapolis Gray HSL code: 35, 19%, 74%

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.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Greige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Annapolis Gray HC-176 vs Tyler Gray CW-50

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176 vs Benjamin Moore Tyler Gray CW-50Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176
LRV: 50.72%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 51.09%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Annapolis Gray HC-176 vs Coastal Fog 976

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176 vs Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog 976Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray HC-176
LRV: 50.72%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 52.71%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#C9BEAFcopy color code
RGB Decimal201, 190, 175copy color code
RGB Percent78.82%, 74.51%, 68.63%copy color code
HSVHue: 35° Saturation: 12.94% Value: 78.82%copy color code
HSLhsl(35, 19, 74)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.47 Yellow: 12.94 Key: 21.18copy color code
YIQY: 191.579 I: 11.375 Q: -2.341copy color code
XYZX: 50.237 Y: 52.34 Z: 48.002copy color code
CIE LabL:77.484 a:1.317 b:8.962copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.484 u:7.401 v:12.752copy color code
Decimal13221551copy color code
Hunter lab72.347, -2.656, 11.304copy color code