Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore
HC-169
Coventry Gray is the mid-tone step on the same strip as Stonington Gray: a dependable blue-leaning gray with enough depth for cabinetry, built-ins, and feature walls. It shows up often on bathroom vanities and kitchen islands where a full navy feels like too much commitment. It keeps its composure across exposures better than most mid grays.
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: March Wind SW 7668 (#BAB9B6) · Chelsea Gray SW 2850 (#B6B7B0) · Colonial Revival Gray SW 2832 (#B4B9B9)
Farrow & Ball: Light Blue No. 22 (#B5BBB4) · Pavilion Gray No. 242 (#C3C1BB) · Purbeck Stone No. 275 (#C0BCB3)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Metropolitan AF-690 (#BABDB8) · Half Moon Crest 1481 (#BBBEB8) · Nightingale AF-670 (#B6B4B2)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Coventry Gray?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray HC-169 is #B8BAB6. In RGB that is 184, 186, 182. Use these values to reproduce Coventry Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Coventry Gray?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Coventry Gray is March Wind SW 7668 (#BAB9B6). 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 Coventry Gray warm or cool?
Coventry Gray is cool, with a soft blue undertone inherited from its lighter sibling Stonington Gray. At an LRV of approximately 49, it sits right at the midpoint between light and dark, so it reads as a definite color on walls rather than a backdrop. It holds steady in changing light, which makes it a low-risk choice for cabinetry and furniture pieces that face multiple windows.
Why does Coventry 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 #B8BAB6 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Coventry Gray have?
Coventry Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 49, meaning it reflects about 49% of visible light. That mid-range depth reads as a true color on the wall without going dark.
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