Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray HC-101

Official page:Hampshire Gray HC-101
Code:HC-101
Name:Hampshire Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray?

Benjamin Moore's Hampshire Gray (HC-101) exudes elegance and sophistication with its timeless hue. This rich and versatile gray works seamlessly with a palette of warm neutrals such as ivory, taupe, and beige, creating a harmonious and inviting space. Pairing Hampshire Gray with soft blues or muted greens can infuse a sense of tranquility and balance into the room, while accents in deep navy or charcoal can add a touch of drama and contrast. The understated beauty of Hampshire Gray serves as a perfect backdrop for various design styles, from modern to traditional, making it a versatile choice for any interior space.

Hampshire Gray for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing green shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Hampshire Gray for living room (2 photos)

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this green shade can create a unique space

Benjamin Moore HC-101 living room
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Hampshire Gray living room
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Benjamin Moore HC-101 on kitchen cabinets

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

Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray kitchen cabinets
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Hampshire 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 warm green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray house exterior
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Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray reviews (10 photos)

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What are Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray undertones?

Hampshire Gray has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#908972

RGB code:

144, 137, 114

Is Benjamin Moore Hampshire Gray HC-101 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 46°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

HC-101 Hampshire Gray HSL code: 46, 12%, 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.

How light temperature affects Hampshire 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Hampshire 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 Hampshire Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

LRV of Hampshire Gray

Hampshire Gray has an LRV of 25.45% 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 25.45%, 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#908972Copy color code
RGB Decimal144, 137, 114Copy color code
RGB Percent56.47%, 53.73%, 44.71%Copy color code
HSVHue: 46° Saturation: 20.83% Value: 56.47%Copy color code
HSLhsl(46, 12, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.86 Yellow: 20.83 Key: 43.53Copy color code
YIQY: 136.471 I: 11.562 Q: -5.677Copy color code
XYZX: 23.484 Y: 25.036 Z: 19.51Copy color code
CIE LabL:57.11 a:-1.382 b:13.299Copy color code
CIE LuvL:57.11 u:5.54 v:17.904Copy color code
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Hunter Lab50.036, -3.785, 11.906Copy color code
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