Benjamin Moore

Edgecomb Gray

HC-173 / 972, OC-15

Edgecomb Gray is a warm greige that sits between beige and gray, with noticeable taupe undertones. It has an LRV of 63.09, placing it in the medium-light range suitable for both smaller and open-plan rooms. The warm lean in this color shifts depending on lighting, reading more beige in warm light and more gray in cooler conditions.

It functions as a reliable neutral in traditional, transitional, and modern farmhouse settings. Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Swiss Coffee, Kendall Charcoal, or Hale Navy for a balanced scheme.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-173 / 972, OC-15

Collection

Historical Colors

Edgecomb Gray in Real Homes (21 Photos)

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Edgecomb Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

22%

Muted

LRV

63.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#D9D3C4

RGB Decimal

217, 211, 196

RGB Percent

85.1%, 82.7%, 76.9%

HSL

42.9, 21.6%, 81.0%

HSV

42.9, 9.7%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.8%, 9.7%, 14.9%

YIQ

211.1, 8.4, -3.4

XYZ

61.87, 65.33, 61.57

CIE Lab

84.65, -0.51, 8.15

CIE Luv

84.65, 4.35, 12.14

Hunter Lab

80.82, -0.49, 7.60

Decimal

14275524

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Edgecomb Gray Dancing Dolphin Dried Chive Dash of Oregano

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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