Amherst Gray
Benjamin Moore
HC-167
Amherst Gray is a deep gray with a green undertone that gives it an organic, almost mossy quality in daylight. It is a Historical Collection standby for exteriors, shutters, and interior accent walls, where the green note reads as character rather than color. It pairs well with crisp whites, stone, and copper.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (#78736E) · Westchester Gray SW 2849 (#797978) · Retreat SW 6207 (#7A8076)
Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke No. 47 (#6F7B71) · Douter No. 318 (#636F68) · Mole's Breath No. 276 (#87847F)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Gray Gardens CSP-55 (#717571) · Asphalt CC-548 (#7F7D77) · Windy City CSP-150 (#726E67)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Amherst Gray?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray HC-167 is #757670. In RGB that is 117, 118, 112. Use these values to reproduce Amherst Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amherst Gray?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Amherst Gray is Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (#78736E). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Amherst Gray warm or cool?
Amherst Gray is a cool-leaning charcoal with a definite green undertone. At an LRV of approximately 18, it is dark enough to ground a facade or feature wall while staying short of black. Daylight draws out the green; interior lamplight mutes it back toward smoky gray. On exteriors it reads sophisticated and slightly earthy, and it avoids the blue flash that plagues many dark exterior grays.
Why does Amherst Gray look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #757670 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Amherst Gray have?
Amherst Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 18, meaning it reflects about 18% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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