Gray Owl
Benjamin Moore
OC-52
Gray Owl is a light gray known for its chameleon behavior: its green and blue undertones trade places depending on the light and what sits next to it. Designers use it on walls in bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens where a cooler, fresher gray suits the materials. It is often compared with Stonington Gray, which is steadier and more blue.
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: Crushed Ice SW 7647 (#D6D3CC) · Sea Salt SW 6204 (#CDD2CA) · Conservative Gray SW 6183 (#D1D0C6)
Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No. 274 (#D8D6CF) · Blanc De Chine No. 9814 (#CDD1C7) · Pale Powder No. 204 (#D5DAD1)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Moonshine OC-56 (#D6D8CF) · Whisper CSP-500 (#D5D5D0) · Gray Cashmere 2138-60 (#CFD5CD)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Gray Owl?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Gray Owl OC-52 is #D3D4CC. In RGB that is 211, 212, 204. Use these values to reproduce Gray Owl in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Gray Owl?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Gray Owl is Ammonite No. 274 (#D8D6CF). 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 Gray Owl warm or cool?
Gray Owl leans cool, with green and blue undertones that surface unpredictably; next to green it flashes blue, and next to blue it flashes green. The LRV is approximately 65, so it stays light and airy on walls. North light pushes it cooler and bluer, while warm afternoon sun softens it considerably. Sample it against your tile and countertops specifically, because adjacent materials change this color more than the light does.
Why does Gray Owl 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 #D3D4CC as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Gray Owl have?
Gray Owl has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 65, meaning it reflects about 65% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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