# Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-templeton-gray-hc-161](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-templeton-gray-hc-161)

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray HC-161 is a muted mid-tone gray with a clear blue-green cast. Its balanced, low-saturation character keeps it from reading icy, though it will appear cooler in north-facing rooms or under crisp daylight. In warmer evening light, the gray base becomes more noticeable and the blue-green undertone softens. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and built-in cabinetry where a quiet but discernible color is wanted. Pair Templeton Gray with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or warm stone for contrast that keeps the room grounded.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Templeton Gray
- **Color code:** HC-161
- **HEX:** #778686
- **RGB:** 119, 134, 134
- **LRV:** 23.90%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue, Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 180° Saturation: 11.19% Value: 52.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(180, 6, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 11.19 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 129.515 I: -8.939 Q: -3.173
- **XYZ:** X: 20.435 Y: 22.693 Z: 25.851
- **CIE Lab:** L:54.755 a:-5.443 b:-1.852
- **CIE Luv:** L:54.755 u:-8.105 v:-1.744
- **Decimal:** 7833222
- **Hunter Lab:** 47.637, -6.795, 1.171

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Apollo Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-apollo-blue-cw-645)
- [Sherwin Williams Portsmouth](https://plan-home.com/color/portsmouth-sw-9644)
- [Behr Juniper Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-juniper-ash)
- [Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wetherburns-blue-cw-580)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Pinstripe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-pinstripe-1588)
- [Benjamin Moore Smokestack Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smokestack-gray-2131-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Train](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-train-1567)
- [Behr Echo Park](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-echo-park)
- [Behr Norwegian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwegian-blue)
- [Behr Coney Island](https://plan-home.com/color/coney-island-n440-5)
- [Behr Winter In Paris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-winter-in-paris)
- [Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aegean-teal-2136-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Steep Cliff Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-steep-cliff-gray-2122-20)
- [Behr Intergalactic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intergalactic)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Echo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-echo-af-505)
- [Behr Polaris Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polaris-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Porch Swing](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-porch-swing-csp-750)
- [Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/blustery-sky-sw-9140)
- [Behr Ocean Swell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ocean-swell)
- [Behr Dark Storm Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-storm-cloud)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Cobblestone Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cobblestone-path-1606)
- [Benjamin Moore Adagio](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-adagio-1593)
- [Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brewster-gray-hc-162)
- [Benjamin Moore Gibraltar Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gibraltar-cliffs-1587)
- [Benjamin Moore Cloudy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cloudy-sky-2122-30)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-knoxville-gray-hc-160)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Pinstripe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-pinstripe-1588)
- [Benjamin Moore Bracken Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bracken-slate-cw-690)
- [Benjamin Moore Rocky Coast](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rocky-coast-1595)
- [Benjamin Moore Steep Cliff Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-steep-cliff-gray-2122-20)

## 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 Incense Stick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-incense-stick-2115-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Velvet Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-velvet-plum-csp-420)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-161

## 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.