# Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-puritan-gray-hc-164](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-puritan-gray-hc-164)

Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray HC-164 is a medium-depth gray with a noticeable muted green cast, reflected in its #979F9B color value. It reads cool and softly weathered rather than stark, with enough color to avoid looking like a plain neutral gray. In bright daylight, the green-gray character is clearer; lower or warmer lighting can make it appear more subdued and slightly softer. Puritan Gray suits living room walls, exterior siding, or painted cabinetry where a grounded, low-saturation finish is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, charcoal details, natural oak, aged brass, or dark slate accents to bring out its restrained green undertone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Puritan Gray
- **Color code:** HC-164
- **HEX:** #979F9B
- **RGB:** 151, 159, 155
- **LRV:** 34.29%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 150° Saturation: 5.03% Value: 62.35%
- **HSL:** hsl(150, 4, 61)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 5.03 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.52 Key: 37.65
- **YIQ:** Y: 156.152 I: -3.482 Q: -2.937
- **XYZ:** X: 31.075 Y: 33.742 Z: 35.877
- **CIE Lab:** L:64.757 a:-3.639 b:1.098
- **CIE Luv:** L:64.757 u:-4.272 v:2.19
- **Decimal:** 9936795
- **Hunter Lab:** 58.088, -6.161, 4.042

## Equivalent and related colors
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- [Behr Sage Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sage-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Earl Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/earl-grey-sw-7660)
- [Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-timber-wolf-1600)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-glass-csp-735)
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- [Behr Cosmic Quest](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cosmic-quest)
- [Benjamin Moore Cobblestone Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cobblestone-path-1606)
- [Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/acacia-haze-sw-9132)
- [Benjamin Moore Greyhound](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greyhound-1579)
- [Behr Nature'S Gift](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natures-gift)
- [Behr Silent Film](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silent-film)
- [Sherwin Williams Breakwater](https://plan-home.com/color/breakwater-sw-9638)
- [Benjamin Moore Heather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heather-gray-2139-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Cloudy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cloudy-sky-2122-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/unusual-gray-sw-7059)
- [Sherwin Williams Castlegate](https://plan-home.com/color/castlegate-sw-9558)
- [Benjamin Moore Adagio](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-adagio-1593)
- [Benjamin Moore Stonybrook](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stonybrook-1566)
- [Behr Pencil Sketch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-sketch)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Beach Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beach-glass-1564)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Night Train](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-train-1567)
- [Benjamin Moore Stonybrook](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stonybrook-1566)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Glass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-glass-csp-735)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Aplomb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aplomb-af-625)
- [Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-velvet-cloak-csp-480)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Afternoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-afternoon-1378)
- [Benjamin Moore Kalamata](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kalamata-af-630)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-purple-2073-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Perfect](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-perfect-1371)
- [Benjamin Moore Peace and Happiness](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peace-and-happiness-1380)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-164

## 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.