Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray HC-165
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- Boothbay Gray for bedroom (2 photos)
- Boothbay Gray for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray for bathroom (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore HC-165 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Boothbay Gray for exterior (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray reviews (15 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray undertones?
- Is Boothbay Gray HC-165 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Boothbay Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Boothbay Gray HC-165
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Boothbay Gray HC-165 |
| Code: | HC-165 |
| Name: | Boothbay Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray?
Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray HC-165 is a light, muted gray with a subtle green-blue cast that keeps it from reading flat or purely silver. Its low saturation gives walls a softened, weathered appearance rather than a sharp, icy gray. In bright daylight, Boothbay Gray can show its cool green-gray side more clearly, while lower or warmer lighting may make it appear quieter and more neutral. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and living spaces where a pale gray is wanted without a stark white contrast. Pair this color with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or natural linen for a restrained, layered look.
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LRV of Boothbay Gray
Boothbay Gray has an LRV of 43.26% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.26%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AAB2B0 |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 178, 176 |
| RGB Percent | 66.67%, 69.80%, 69.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 165° Saturation: 4.49% Value: 69.8% |
| HSL | hsl(165, 5, 68) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.49 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.12 Key: 30.2 |
| YIQ | Y: 175.38 I: -4.125 Q: -2.315 |
| XYZ | X: 40.332 Y: 43.521 Z: 47.338 |
| CIE Lab | L:71.907 a:-3.181 b:0.052 |
| CIE Luv | L:71.907 u:-4.365 v:0.619 |
| Decimal | 11186864 |
| Hunter Lab | 65.971, -6.319, 3.635 |
