# Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boothbay-gray-hc-165](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boothbay-gray-hc-165)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Boothbay Gray
- **Color code:** HC-165
- **HEX:** #AAB2B0
- **RGB:** 170, 178, 176
- **LRV:** 43.26%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Flint Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-smoke)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Mink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-mink-1586)
- [Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-deposit-sw-7652)
- [Benjamin Moore Marina Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marina-gray-1599)
- [Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/uncertain-gray-sw-6234)
- [Benjamin Moore Subway Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-subway-tilereg-csp-585)
- [Sherwin Williams Mineral](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-sw-9637)
- [Behr Meteor Shower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-meteor-shower)
- [Sherwin Williams Eventide](https://plan-home.com/color/eventide-sw-9643)
- [Sherwin Williams Online](https://plan-home.com/color/online-sw-7072)
- [Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mount-saint-anne-1565)
- [Behr Tin Foil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tin-foil)
- [Benjamin Moore Gull Wing Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gull-wing-gray-2134-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Silvermist](https://plan-home.com/color/silvermist-sw-7621)
- [Benjamin Moore Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pearl-cw-640)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Marble](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-marble-1578)
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)
- [Sherwin Williams Breakwater](https://plan-home.com/color/breakwater-sw-9638)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-gray-sw-2832)
- [Sherwin Williams Magnetic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/magnetic-gray-sw-7058)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-solstice-1605)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-lake-1598)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Mink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-mink-1586)
- [Benjamin Moore Wales Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wales-gray-1585)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-timber-wolf-1600)
- [Benjamin Moore Sioux Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sioux-falls-705)
- [Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mount-saint-anne-1565)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raindrops-on-roses-1443)
- [Benjamin Moore Aplomb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aplomb-af-625)
- [Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-velvet-cloak-csp-480)
- [Benjamin Moore Kalamata](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kalamata-af-630)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Walnut](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-walnut-1358)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-purple-2073-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Caponata](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-caponata-af-650)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-165

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.