# Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crownsville-gray-hc-106](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crownsville-gray-hc-106)

Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray HC-106 is a muted mid-tone gray with noticeable olive-brown undertones that keep it from reading cold or blue. Its earthy cast gives walls a grounded, slightly weathered look, especially beside warm white trim or natural oak. In brighter daylight, Crownsville Gray can show more of its dusty khaki character, while lower light brings out its deeper charcoal-taupe side. It suits studies, dining rooms, mudrooms, and exterior siding where a substantial neutral is needed without the starkness of near-black. Pair it with creamy whites, aged brass, blackened metal, linen upholstery, and stone or wood finishes with warm undertones.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Crownsville Gray
- **Color code:** HC-106
- **HEX:** #867F69
- **RGB:** 134, 127, 105
- **LRV:** 21.96%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 21.64% Value: 52.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 12, 47)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.22 Yellow: 21.64 Key: 47.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 126.585 I: 11.241 Q: -5.366
- **XYZ:** X: 19.97 Y: 21.267 Z: 16.414
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.241 a:-1.204 b:12.939
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.241 u:5.484 v:17.093
- **Decimal:** 8814441
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.117, -3.406, 11.179

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- [Benjamin Moore Randolph Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-randolph-stone-cw-75)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Country Life](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-country-life-1490)
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## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-approaching-storm-csp-535)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-106

## 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.