# Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-hc-168](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-hc-168)

Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray HC-168 is a medium-depth gray with a softly muted, warm cast that keeps it from reading cold or blue. Its slight brown-beige influence is especially noticeable beside crisp whites, while lower light can make the color appear deeper and more grounded. Use it on living room walls, kitchen cabinetry, or an exterior front door when you want definition without the heaviness of charcoal. Chelsea Gray pairs well with creamy off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, black accents, and stone or linen finishes.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Chelsea Gray
- **Color code:** HC-168
- **HEX:** #85837a
- **RGB:** 133, 131, 122
- **LRV:** 22.72%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 49° Saturation: 8.27% Value: 52.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(49, 4, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.5 Yellow: 8.27 Key: 47.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 130.572 I: 4.084 Q: -2.378
- **XYZ:** X: 21.301 Y: 22.624 Z: 21.652
- **CIE Lab:** L:54.683 a:-0.96 b:5.131
- **CIE Luv:** L:54.683 u:1.67 v:7.157
- **Decimal:** 8749946
- **Hunter Lab:** 47.565, -3.301, 6.307

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Wood Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wood-ash)
- [Behr Pier](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pier)
- [Behr Barnwood Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barnwood-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Dolphin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dolphin-af-715)
- [Behr Wet Cement](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wet-cement)
- [Benjamin Moore Tweed Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tweed-coat-csp-85)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Road](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-road-sw-7743)
- [Benjamin Moore Geddy Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geddy-gray-cw-720)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077)
- [Benjamin Moore Street Chic](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-street-chic-csp-45)
- [Sherwin Williams Link Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/link-gray-sw-6200)
- [Benjamin Moore Asphalt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-asphalt-cc-548)
- [Behr Manuscript](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-manuscript)
- [Benjamin Moore Barnwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barnwood-csp-115)
- [Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gunsmith-gray-cw-65)
- [Benjamin Moore Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-secret-af-710)
- [Sherwin Williams Lauriston Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/lauriston-stone-sw-9593)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Attitude Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/attitude-gray-sw-7060)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Dolphin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dolphin-af-715)
- [Benjamin Moore Vintage Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vintage-pewter-csp-110)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoked Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoked-truffle-csp-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Squirrel Tail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squirrel-tail-1476)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Asphalt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-asphalt-cc-548)
- [Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gunsmith-gray-cw-65)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-gaspe-1435)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-168

## 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.