Annapolis Gray
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Annapolis Gray (HC-176) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 18 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#C9BEAF
LRV
50.72
Annapolis Gray in Real Rooms
Annapolis Gray has a medium-high LRV of 50.72 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, bedroom, living room, misc and bathroom.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Annapolis Gray brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Benjamin Moore HC-176 kitchen cabinets
@paintyourkitchencabinets
Annapolis Gray Kitchen Cabinets
@woodpecker_woodworking
Kitchen Cabinets
@woodpecker_woodworking
Hc-176 Kitchen Cabinets
@woodpecker_woodworking
Bm Annapolis Gray Kitchen Cabinets
@woodpecker_woodworking
1 House Photo
Using Annapolis Gray on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Bm Annapolis Gray Exterior
@drs.inc
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Annapolis Gray really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bm Annapolis Gray Bedroom
@jessbowshock
7 Living Room Photos
Annapolis Gray works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Benjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Living Room
@wowgreatplace
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Annapolis Gray in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Benjamin Moore HC-176 door color
@decoratinghub
Hc-176 Door
@broadoak.farm
Bm Annapolis Gray Wall Paint
@mgspainting
1 Bathroom Photo
Annapolis Gray is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bm Annapolis Gray Bathroom
@mgspainting
