Chelsea Gray
Benjamin Moore
HC-168
Chelsea Gray is a deep, warm gray that has become a standard for kitchen islands, lower cabinetry, front doors, and exteriors. Its slight green-brown undertone keeps it sophisticated rather than flat, and it reads softer than charcoal without losing presence. It pairs especially well with white perimeter cabinets, brass hardware, and warm wood floors.
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: Classic French Gray SW 0077 (#888782) · Mountain Road SW 7743 (#868578) · Dovetail SW 7018 (#908A83)
Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No. 276 (#87847F) · Stoke No. CC7 (#93908A) · Plummett No. 272 (#8C8E8D)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Dolphin AF-715 (#85837D) · Tweed Coat CSP-85 (#878279) · Eagle Rock 1469 (#8B847C)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Chelsea Gray?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray HC-168 is #86847C. In RGB that is 134, 132, 124. Use these values to reproduce Chelsea Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Chelsea Gray?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Chelsea Gray is Mole's Breath No. 276 (#87847F). 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 Chelsea Gray warm or cool?
Chelsea Gray is a warm dark gray. A faint green-brown undertone keeps it from going cold, even in north light. With an LRV of approximately 23, it absorbs more light than it reflects, so expect it to read close to charcoal in dim rooms and as a rich mid-dark gray in bright ones. It flatters brass and warm woods, and it is one of the safer dark grays for exteriors because it rarely flashes blue.
Why does Chelsea 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 #86847C as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Chelsea Gray have?
Chelsea Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 23, meaning it reflects about 23% 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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