Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
OC-23
Classic Gray is barely a gray at all; it reads as an off-white with the faintest gray veil over it. Designers use it when pure white walls feel too stark but a true greige feels too heavy, often through whole main levels with white trim. It carries a slight warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north light.
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: Moderne White SW 6168 (#E2E0D7) · Heron Plume SW 6070 (#E5E1D8) · Nuance SW 7049 (#E2E0D6)
Farrow & Ball: Strong White No. 2001 (#E4E2DC) · Au Lait No. CB9 (#EBE7DC) · School House White No. 291 (#E3DED0)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Grandma's China CSP-365 (#E3DFD5) · Intense White OC-51 (#E0DFD7) · Sheep's Wool 857 (#E0DFD7)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Classic Gray?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Classic Gray OC-23 is #E3E0D7. In RGB that is 227, 224, 215. Use these values to reproduce Classic Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Classic Gray?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Classic Gray is Moderne White SW 6168 (#E2E0D7). 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 Classic Gray warm or cool?
Classic Gray sits on the warm side of neutral. Its gray is softened by a subtle warm, slightly purple-taupe undertone that keeps walls from feeling chilly. At an LRV of approximately 75, it behaves almost like a white in sunny rooms and reveals its gray side in lower light. It is a good answer when clients ask for gray but their lighting or furnishings would fight a cooler one.
Why does Classic 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 #E3E0D7 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Classic Gray have?
Classic Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 74, meaning it reflects about 74% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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