Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore
HC-170
Stonington Gray is a true cool gray with a clean blue undertone and very little of the green that makes Gray Owl shift around. It is a classic pick for walls in coastal and traditional New England-style interiors, and it does well in offices and bedrooms with crisp white trim. When clients want a gray that actually looks gray, this is a reliable answer.
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: Silver Strand SW 7057 (#C8CBC4) · Passive SW 7064 (#CBCCC9) · On the Rocks SW 7671 (#D0CEC8)
Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No. 228 (#CFCBC4) · Blanc De Chine No. 9814 (#CDD1C7) · Skylight No. 205 (#C9CFCD)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Silver Chain 1472 (#C7C7C2) · Sleigh Bells 1480 (#CBCFC9) · Perspective® CSP-5 (#CBCDCA)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Stonington Gray?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray HC-170 is #CACBC5. In RGB that is 202, 203, 197. Use these values to reproduce Stonington Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Stonington Gray?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Stonington Gray is Silver Strand SW 7057 (#C8CBC4). 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 Stonington Gray warm or cool?
This is a cool gray. Stonington Gray carries a steady blue undertone and stays truer across light conditions than most light grays. Its LRV is approximately 59, light enough for whole rooms but with enough body to contrast white trim cleanly. In north-facing rooms it will read distinctly cool, even slightly icy, so balance it with warm textiles or wood tones if the space lacks direct sun.
Why does Stonington 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 #CACBC5 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Stonington Gray have?
Stonington Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 59, meaning it reflects about 59% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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