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Gentle Gray

Gentle Gray is a versatile and reflective Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#C0CACD

LRV

57.20

Light Reflectance Value
57.20
Mid-tone
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Gentle Gray in Real Rooms

Gentle Gray has a high LRV of 57.2 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, bathroom and bedroom.

7 Misc Photos

See how Gentle Gray is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Gentle Gray wall paint color review

Gentle Gray wall paint color review

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3 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Gentle Gray creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray hallway color

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray hallway color

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray living room interior

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray living room interior

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray living room paint

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray living room paint

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2 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Gentle Gray and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bathroom color review

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bathroom color review

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Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bathroom color

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bathroom color

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1 Bedroom Photo

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Gentle Gray reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bedroom panelling

Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray bedroom panelling

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#C0CACD
RGB192, 202, 205
HSL194° 12% 78%
CMYK6 1 0 20
CIE LabL: 80.7 a: -2.8 b: -2.7
XYZX: 0.54 Y: 0.58 Z: 0.66