Chelsea Gray
There is more to Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#86847CLRV
23.33
Coordinating Colors
Sanctuary reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 23), opening up a space where Chelsea Gray encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 23, Angelica is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 23, Concord Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Lemon Chiffon reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 23), opening up a space where Chelsea Gray encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 26 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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Manufacturer description
A handsome gray with the slightest hint of brown.