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Cromwell Gray

With a focus on versatile tones, Cromwell Gray (HC-103) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 24 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#7F7766

LRV

19.62

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Light Reflectance Value
19.62
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CozyGroundingTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Cromwell Gray in Real Rooms

Cromwell Gray has a medium LRV of 19.62 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, house, living room and misc.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cromwell Gray on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bedroom picture

Bedroom walls in Cromwell Gray establish a calm, sophisticated tone.

@harborpaintingco

Cromwell Gray kitchen cabinets paint

Kitchen cabinets painted Cromwell Gray deliver a sleek, modern aesthetic.

@rushmoor100

Benjamin Moore Roosevelt Taupe kitchen cabinets paint review

Kitchen cabinets painted in Cromwell Gray create a sophisticated, timeless foundation.

@gluedupwoodworking

1 Bedroom Photo

In the context of a primary suite, Cromwell Gray suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bedroom color

Bedroom walls in Cromwell Gray establish a calm, neutral backdrop for furnishings.

@by.alliemarrone

3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Cromwell Gray can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Roosevelt Taupe bathroom color review

Bathroom vanity and walls dressed in Cromwell Gray offer understated elegance throughout.

@proverbsthirtyonegirl

Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bathroom color review

Bathroom tile and trim work beautifully against Cromwell Gray walls nearby.

@proverbsthirtyonegirl

Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bathroom color

Powder room walls finished in Cromwell Gray provide a polished, cohesive appearance.

@proverbsthirtyonegirl

11 House Photos

Cromwell 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.

Roosevelt Taupe exterior paint

Exterior siding in Cromwell Gray complements traditional architectural details and landscaping.

@babaluma_

4 Living Room Photos

Cromwell 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.

Cromwell Gray living room accent wall

Accent wall painted Cromwell Gray anchors the living room's neutral palette.

@kuronenconstruction

Cromwell Gray living room color review

Living room walls finished in Cromwell Gray provide sophisticated neutral grounding.

@newoldcustomhomes

Hc-103 Living Room

Great room in HC-103 Cromwell Gray balances warmth with contemporary restraint.

@simplydecorated

Roosevelt Taupe hallway interior

Hallway walls in Cromwell Gray connect spaces with quiet, refined continuity.

@raydesignshop

2 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Cromwell Gray provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Hc-103 Door

A front door painted in Cromwell Gray adds sophisticated charm to this entryway.

@100things2do.ca

Hc-103 Review

Trim and wainscoting in Cromwell Gray create a refined, classic look throughout the room.

@plateauventures

Coordinating Colors

Cromwell Gray
White Ice
Cromwell Gray vs White Ice
Cromwell Gray
White Ice
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
White Ice
OC-58 · LRV 84

White Ice reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 20), opening up a space where Cromwell Gray encloses it.

Cromwell Gray
Pale Avocado
Cromwell Gray vs Pale Avocado
Cromwell Gray
Pale Avocado
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Pale Avocado
2146-40 · LRV 59

At LRV 59 vs 20, Pale Avocado is decisively the brighter choice.

Cromwell Gray
Mountain Peak White
Cromwell Gray vs Mountain Peak White
Cromwell Gray
Mountain Peak White
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Mountain Peak White
2148-70 · LRV 89

At LRV 89 vs 20, Mountain Peak White is decisively the brighter choice.

Cromwell Gray
Woodlawn Blue
Cromwell Gray vs Woodlawn Blue
Cromwell Gray
Woodlawn Blue
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Woodlawn Blue
HC-147 · LRV 61

At LRV 61 vs 20, Woodlawn Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Cromwell Gray
Devonshire Green
Cromwell Gray vs Devonshire Green
Cromwell Gray
Devonshire Green
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Devonshire Green
1489 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Cromwell Gray
Normandy
Cromwell Gray vs Normandy
Cromwell Gray
Normandy
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cromwell Gray
Winding Waterway
Cromwell Gray vs Winding Waterway
Cromwell Gray
Winding Waterway
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Winding Waterway
2063-10 · LRV 5

At LRV 20 vs 5, Cromwell Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Cromwell Gray
Feather Gray
Cromwell Gray vs Feather Gray
Cromwell Gray
Feather Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58

At LRV 58 vs 20, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Bachelor Blue
Cromwell Gray
Bachelor Blue vs Cromwell Gray
Bachelor Blue
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

Bachelor Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cromwell Gray
Mineral Alloy
Cromwell Gray vs Mineral Alloy
Cromwell Gray
Mineral Alloy
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28

Mineral Alloy reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Coastline
Cromwell Gray
Coastline vs Cromwell Gray
Coastline
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

At LRV 34 vs 20, Coastline is decisively the brighter choice.

Comet
Cromwell Gray
Comet vs Cromwell Gray
Comet
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

Comet reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 20), opening up a space where Cromwell Gray encloses it.

Andes Summit
Cromwell Gray
Andes Summit vs Cromwell Gray
Andes Summit
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 14) makes Cromwell Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Cromwell Gray
Smoked Truffle
Cromwell Gray vs Smoked Truffle
Cromwell Gray
Smoked Truffle
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Smoked Truffle
CSP-145 · LRV 26

Smoked Truffle reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cromwell Gray
Gothic Arch
Cromwell Gray vs Gothic Arch
Cromwell Gray
Gothic Arch
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Gothic Arch
CSP-80 · LRV 31

A 11-point LRV gap (31 vs 20) makes Gothic Arch the marginally brighter of the two.

Carter Gray
Cromwell Gray
Carter Gray vs Cromwell Gray
Carter Gray
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Carter Gray
CW-80 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cromwell Gray
Squirrel Tail
Cromwell Gray vs Squirrel Tail
Cromwell Gray
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Squirrel Tail
1476 · LRV 25

A 5-point LRV gap (25 vs 20) makes Squirrel Tail the marginally brighter of the two.

Cromwell Gray
Iron Gate
Cromwell Gray vs Iron Gate
Cromwell Gray
Iron Gate
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Iron Gate
1545 · LRV 23

Iron Gate reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Cromwell Gray
Durango
Cromwell Gray vs Durango
Cromwell Gray
Durango
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Durango
2137-30 · LRV 12

Cromwell Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cabin Fever
Cromwell Gray
Cabin Fever vs Cromwell Gray
Cabin Fever
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cabin Fever
1540 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

A 6-point LRV gap (20 vs 14) makes Cromwell Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Bayleaf
Cromwell Gray
Bayleaf vs Cromwell Gray
Bayleaf
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Bayleaf
1533 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cromwell Gray
Green Grove
Cromwell Gray vs Green Grove
Cromwell Gray
Green Grove
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20
Benjamin Moore
Green Grove
2138-20 · LRV 10

A 10-point LRV gap (20 vs 10) makes Cromwell Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Country Life
Cromwell Gray
Country Life vs Cromwell Gray
Country Life
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
Country Life
1490 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

Cromwell Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#7F7766
RGB127, 119, 102
HSL41° 11% 45%
CMYK0 6 20 50
CIE LabL: 50.3 a: 0.0 b: 10.5
XYZX: 0.18 Y: 0.19 Z: 0.15