Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray HC-163

Official page:Duxbury Gray HC-163
Code:HC-163
Name:Duxbury Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray?

Benjamin Moore HC-163 Duxbury Gray is a timeless and elegant shade that marries beautifully with various colors. When paired with a warm white like Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove, it exudes a serene and classic charm. For a more modern touch, contrasting Duxbury Gray with a deep navy such as Benjamin Moore HC-154 Hale Navy creates a sophisticated and rich color palette. The versatility of Duxbury Gray allows it to seamlessly blend with both warm and cool tones, making it a versatile choice for any interior design project.

Duxbury Gray for bedroom

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 cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Duxbury Gray for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore HC-163 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Duxbury Gray for exterior

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 cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray reviews

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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What are Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray undertones?

The undertone of Duxbury Gray can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7F867F

RGB code:

127, 134, 127

Is Benjamin Moore Duxbury Gray HC-163 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 120° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-163 Duxbury Gray HSL code: 120, 3%, 51%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool 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.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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.

How light temperature affects Duxbury 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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Duxbury Gray with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

LRV of Duxbury Gray

Duxbury Gray has an LRV of 23.6% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 23.6%, 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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HEX#7F867FCopy color code
RGB Decimal127, 134, 127Copy color code
RGB Percent49.80%, 52.55%, 49.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 120° Saturation: 5.22% Value: 52.55%Copy color code
HSLhsl(120, 3, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 5.22 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.22 Key: 47.45Copy color code
YIQY: 131.109 I: -1.922 Q: -3.659Copy color code
XYZX: 21.107 Y: 23.094 Z: 23.419Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.169 a:-3.98 b:2.877Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.169 u:-3.573 v:4.623Copy color code
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Hunter Lab48.057, -5.699, 4.747Copy color code
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