Benjamin Moore Classic Gray / 1548 / OC-23

What are Benjamin Moore Classic Gray undertones?

The undertone of Classic Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Classic Gray OC-23 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 45° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

OC-23 Classic Gray HSL code: 45, 18%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Classic Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

OC-23
Classic Gray

• 2108-70
  Lacey Pearl

  

• CSP-725
  Barely There

  

Darker shades

OC-23
Classic Gray

• CSP-35
  Penthouse

  

• 976
  Coastal Fog

  

• OC-14
  Natural Cream

  

• CW-50
  Tyler Gray

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Classic Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 225, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

OC-23
Classic Gray

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

• HC-154
  Hale Navy

  

LRV of Classic Gray

Classic Gray has an LRV of 73.67% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E3E0D7
RGB Decimal	227, 224, 215
RGB Percent	89.02%, 87.84%, 84.31%
HSV	Hue: 45° Saturation: 5.29% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(45, 18, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.32 Yellow: 5.29 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 223.871 I: 4.68 Q: -2.166
XYZ	X: 70.597 Y: 74.549 Z: 74.942
CIE Lab	L:89.181 a:-0.553 b:4.763
CIE Luv	L:89.181 u:2.224 v:7.277
Decimal	14934231
Hunter Lab	86.342, -5.147, 8.977