# Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-richmond-gray-hc-96](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-richmond-gray-hc-96)

Benjamin Moore Richmond Gray HC-96 is a light, muted gray-beige with a noticeable warm cast. Its soft yellow-tan undertone keeps it from reading as a cold concrete gray, giving walls a gently aged, parchment-like look. In bright daylight, Richmond Gray can appear lighter and more neutral, while evening or warm artificial light brings out its beige and khaki notes. It suits living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where a quiet neutral is needed without turning stark. Pair it with creamy whites, weathered oak, linen upholstery, aged brass, and deeper olive or charcoal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Richmond Gray
- **Color code:** HC-96
- **Alternative names:** Flowering Herbs, 514
- **HEX:** #CEC7AA
- **RGB:** 206, 199, 170
- **LRV:** 56.13%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 48° Saturation: 17.48% Value: 80.78%
- **HSL:** hsl(48, 27, 74)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.4 Yellow: 17.48 Key: 19.22
- **YIQ:** Y: 197.787 I: 13.49 Q: -7.544
- **XYZ:** X: 53.132 Y: 56.872 Z: 46.198
- **CIE Lab:** L:80.107 a:-2.372 b:15.417
- **CIE Luv:** L:80.107 u:5.805 v:22.454
- **Decimal:** 13551530
- **Hunter Lab:** 75.413, -6.213, 16.469

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Prairie House](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-prairie-house)
- [Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-williamsburg-stone-cw-25)
- [Benjamin Moore Jonesboro Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jonesboro-cream-241)
- [Benjamin Moore Abingdon Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-abingdon-putty-hc-99)
- [Benjamin Moore Crown Point Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crown-point-sand-hc-90)
- [Behr Cilantro Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cilantro-cream)
- [Behr Pale Ivy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-ivy)
- [Behr Washed Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-washed-olive)
- [Benjamin Moore Camouflage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-camouflage-2143-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Moon Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moon-shadow-1516)
- [Behr Windmill](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-windmill)
- [Benjamin Moore Crisp Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crisp-khaki-234)
- [Benjamin Moore Make Believe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-make-believe-csp-1035)
- [Benjamin Moore Hush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hush-af-95)
- [Behr Seasoned Salt](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-seasoned-salt)
- [Behr Organic Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-organic-field)
- [Benjamin Moore Marble Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marble-canyon-227)
- [Behr Yuma Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-yuma-sand)
- [Sherwin Williams Cargo Pants](https://plan-home.com/color/cargo-pants-sw-7738)
- [Behr Sweet Jasmine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-jasmine)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Grant Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grant-beige-hc-83)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-mist-oc-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Seapearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seapearl-oc-19)
- [Benjamin Moore Tapestry Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tapestry-beige-oc-32)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-wind-oc-139)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Turtle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-turtle-515)
- [Benjamin Moore Burwell Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-burwell-green-cw-445)
- [Benjamin Moore Baffin Island](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baffin-island-243)
- [Benjamin Moore Market Square Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-market-square-shell-cw-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Make Believe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-make-believe-csp-1035)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-approaching-storm-csp-535)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Luxe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luxe-af-580)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-96

## 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.