Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray HC-146
| Official page: | Wedgewood Gray HC-146 |
| Code: | HC-146 |
| Name: | Wedgewood Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray?
Transform your space with the serene and timeless charm of Benjamin Moore HC-146 Wedgewood Gray. This soft and elegant gray-blue hue adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Pair Wedgewood Gray with crisp whites for a classic look, or combine it with warmer neutrals like Benjamin Moore OC-17 White Dove for a cozy feel. Complement this versatile color with accents in various shades of blue and green, such as Benjamin Moore HC-155 New Hope Gray or HC-143 Wythe Blue, to create a harmonious and visually appealing aesthetic. Elevate your interior design with Benjamin Moore HC-146 Wedgewood Gray as the perfect backdrop for a stylish and inviting space.
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What are Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray undertones?
Wedgewood Gray has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#ACBFBD
RGB code:
172, 191, 189
Is Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray HC-146 cool or warm?
With a hue of 174°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
HC-146 Wedgewood Gray HSL code: 174, 13%, 71%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Wedgewood Gray
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HC-146
Wedgewood Gray
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Wedgewood Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 354, such as Benjamin Moore Raindrops on Roses and Aplomb.
LRV of Wedgewood Gray
Wedgewood Gray has an LRV of 49.59% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 49.59%, 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 | #ACBFBD | |
| RGB Decimal | 172, 191, 189 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.45%, 74.90%, 74.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 174° Saturation: 9.95% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 13, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.95 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.05 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 185.091 I: -10.679 Q: -4.642 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.827 Y: 49.706 Z: 55.363 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.888 a:-6.873 b:-1.203 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.888 u:-10.239 v:-0.632 | |
| Decimal | 11321277 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.502, -9.885, 2.793 |
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