# Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pelican-gray-1612](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pelican-gray-1612)

Benjamin Moore Pelican Gray 1612 is a light, softly cool gray with a subtle blue cast visible beneath its muted surface. Its low saturation keeps the color quiet and airy rather than noticeably blue, making it especially useful for larger wall areas. In daylight, Pelican Gray can read as a clean blue-gray, while warmer evening lighting tends to soften it toward a more neutral pale gray. Try it in bedrooms, bathrooms, or living rooms with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents. It also suits cabinetry or exterior siding when paired with deep navy details and off-white architectural elements.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Pelican Gray
- **Color code:** 1612
- **HEX:** #C6CBCC
- **RGB:** 198, 203, 204
- **LRV:** 58.58%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 2.94% Value: 80.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 6, 79)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.94 Magenta: 0.49 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 201.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
- **XYZ:** X: 55.541 Y: 59.077 Z: 65.587
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.334 a:-1.525 b:-1.091
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.334 u:-2.85 v:-1.382
- **Decimal:** 13028300
- **Hunter Lab:** 76.862, -5.522, 3.21

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Gray Screen](https://plan-home.com/color/gray-screen-sw-7071)
- [Benjamin Moore Pebble Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pebble-beach-1597)
- [Benjamin Moore Whitestone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whitestone-2134-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Evening Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/evening-shadow-sw-7662)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Half Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-half-dollar-2121-40)
- [Sherwin Williams North Star](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-north-star)
- [Benjamin Moore Early Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-early-frost-csp-590)
- [Behr Zero Gravity](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-zero-gravity)
- [Behr Loft Space](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-loft-space)
- [Benjamin Moore Sidewalk Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sidewalk-gray-2133-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet Innocence](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-innocence-2125-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Metallic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-metallic-silver-2132-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Lining](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-lining-2119-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Misty](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-sw-6232)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-lake-1598)
- [Behr Galactic Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-galactic-tint)
- [Benjamin Moore Seersucker Suit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seersucker-suit-csp-580)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Behr Silver Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-shadow)
- [Behr Fast As The Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fast-as-the-wind)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Full Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-full-moon-2119-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Bunny Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bunny-gray-2124-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Whirlpool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whirlpool-1436)
- [Benjamin Moore Cascade White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cascade-white-2127-70)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Springs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-springs-1592)
- [Benjamin Moore Subway Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-subway-tilereg-csp-585)
- [Benjamin Moore Gull Wing Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gull-wing-gray-2134-50)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Quietly Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quietly-violet-csp-415)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-shadows-2114-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hint of Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hint-of-violet-2114-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-pearl-2113-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownstone-csp-240)
- [Benjamin Moore Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-studio-clay-csp-380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/1612

## 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.