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Bennington Gray

Often used for its versatile qualities, Bennington Gray remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#C2B59A

LRV

46.68

Light Reflectance Value
46.68
Mid-tone
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Bennington Gray in Real Rooms

Bennington Gray has a medium-high LRV of 46.68 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. Grouped in the Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, living room, dining room and misc.

1 House Photo

Bennington Gray is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Benjamin Moore HC-82 exterior color

Benjamin Moore HC-82 exterior color

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4 Living Room Photos

Bennington Gray provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room

Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room

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Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room paint

Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room paint

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Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room interior

Benjamin Moore HC-82 living room interior

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Bennington Gray living room interior

Bennington Gray living room interior

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2 Dining Room Photos

Using Bennington Gray in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.

Bennington Gray dining room interior

Bennington Gray dining room interior

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Bennington Gray dining room color

Bennington Gray dining room color

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3 Misc Photos

Note how Bennington Gray is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Bennington Gray wall paint color

Bennington Gray wall paint color

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Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray wall paint color

Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray wall paint color

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Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray wall paint

Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray wall paint

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Color Codes

HEX#C2B59A
RGB194, 181, 154
HSL41° 25% 68%
CMYK0 7 21 24
CIE LabL: 74.1 a: 0.2 b: 15.4
XYZX: 0.45 Y: 0.47 Z: 0.37