Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray HC-86

Official page:Kingsport Gray HC-86
Code:HC-86
Name:Kingsport Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray?

Embrace a timeless sophistication with Benjamin Moore HC-86 Kingsport Gray. This versatile hue effortlessly elevates any space, from cozy living rooms to elegant dining areas. HC-86 lends a sense of calm and warmth, making it ideal for bedrooms or home offices. Its rich undertones create a welcoming atmosphere in foyers and hallways, infusing a subtle touch of luxury throughout your home. Welcome HC-86 into your space and experience a world of understated beauty and refinement.

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

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What are Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray undertones?

Kingsport Gray has a clear red 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:

#948674

RGB code:

148, 134, 116

Is Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray HC-86 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 34°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

HC-86 Kingsport Gray HSL code: 34, 13%, 52%

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 Kingsport 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kingsport 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 Kingsport Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.

LRV of Kingsport Gray

Kingsport Gray has an LRV of 25.05% 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 25.05%, 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#948674Copy color code
RGB Decimal148, 134, 116Copy color code
RGB Percent58.04%, 52.55%, 45.49%Copy color code
HSVHue: 34° Saturation: 21.62% Value: 58.04%Copy color code
HSLhsl(34, 13, 52)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.46 Yellow: 21.62 Key: 41.96Copy color code
YIQY: 136.134 I: 14.127 Q: -2.64Copy color code
XYZX: 23.89 Y: 24.608 Z: 20.01Copy color code
CIE LabL:56.691 a:2.222 b:11.622Copy color code
CIE LuvL:56.691 u:9.65 v:15.124Copy color code
Decimal9733748Copy color code
Hunter Lab49.606, -0.846, 10.809Copy color code
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