Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray HC-86
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- Benjamin Moore HC-86 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray reviews (8 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray undertones?
- Is Kingsport Gray HC-86 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Kingsport Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Kingsport Gray HC-86
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Kingsport Gray HC-86 |
| Code: | HC-86 |
| Name: | Kingsport Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray?
Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray HC-86 is a muted medium-depth gray with a clear warm, brown-taupe cast. Its softened, low-saturation character keeps it from reading stark, giving walls a grounded look without becoming too dark. In brighter light, the gray comes forward more noticeably, while lower or warmer lighting can emphasize its earthy beige-brown side. It suits living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways, and can also bring substance to cabinetry or an exterior trim scheme. Pair Kingsport Gray with creamy off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, charcoal accents, and textured linen or leather for a layered, material-focused palette.
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LRV of Kingsport Gray
Kingsport Gray has an LRV of 25.05% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #948674 |
| RGB Decimal | 148, 134, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 58.04%, 52.55%, 45.49% |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 21.62% Value: 58.04% |
| HSL | hsl(34, 13, 52) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.46 Yellow: 21.62 Key: 41.96 |
| YIQ | Y: 136.134 I: 14.127 Q: -2.64 |
| XYZ | X: 23.89 Y: 24.608 Z: 20.01 |
| CIE Lab | L:56.691 a:2.222 b:11.622 |
| CIE Luv | L:56.691 u:9.65 v:15.124 |
| Decimal | 9733748 |
| Hunter Lab | 49.606, -0.846, 10.809 |
