Hampshire Gray
Hampshire Gray is a versatile Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#908972
LRV
25.45
Hampshire Gray in Real Rooms
Hampshire Gray has a medium LRV of 25.45 — 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 bedroom, house, living room, kitchen cabinets, kitchen and misc.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Hampshire Gray rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom painted in Hampshire Gray provides a serene, restful retreat from daily life.
@drawsondesign
1 House Photo
When choosing Hampshire Gray for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Home exterior clad in Hampshire Gray delivers understated sophistication and lasting appeal.
@francospaintinginc
3 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Hampshire 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.
Living room walls in Hampshire Gray establish an elegant, balanced atmosphere throughout.
@norelcocabinets
Warm Hampshire Gray walls frame the living room with timeless, versatile elegance.
@stevenstolman
Staircase detail in Hampshire Gray adds architectural interest and visual continuity.
@dovelanehomestead
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
For an island-only application, Hampshire Gray provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets painted Hampshire Gray blend seamlessly with contemporary and traditional styles.
@wadelabois
4 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Hampshire Gray can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Sophisticated kitchen in Hampshire Gray balances warmth with modern, clean aesthetics.
@jp_jenn_paints
Kitchen embraces Hampshire Gray for a refined, neutral foundation that endures trends.
@jp_jenn_paints
Kitchen painted in Hampshire Gray showcases versatile beauty across cabinetry and walls.
@jp_jenn_paints
Kitchen color Hampshire Gray delivers elegant simplicity and lasting design versatility.
@kristin_rose_moote
5 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Hampshire 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.
Storage solution painted in Hampshire Gray provides practical style for any space.
@ev_and_brooks_designs
Furniture piece finished in Hampshire Gray brings soft, sophisticated presence to interiors.
@norelcocabinets
Cabinets finished in Hampshire Gray offer timeless appeal with modern, neutral restraint.
@athomeonevergreen
Built-in storage cabinets glow in soft Hampshire Gray.
@ev_and_brooks_designs
Wooden storage boxes painted in Hampshire Gray line the shelves.
@ev_and_brooks_designs
Coordinating Colors
Acadia White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 25), opening up a space where Hampshire Gray encloses it.
Hampshire Gray reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 8), opening up a space where Raccoon Fur encloses it.
November Rain reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 25), opening up a space where Hampshire Gray encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 25, Marblehead Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 25 vs 9, Hampshire Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (34 vs 25) makes Coastline the marginally brighter of the two.
Comet reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (25 vs 14) makes Hampshire Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 25 vs 12, Hampshire Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Hampshire Gray reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 8), opening up a space where Hale Navy encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Sage Mountain reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Rockport Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Hampshire Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hampshire Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hampshire Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (25 vs 20) makes Hampshire Gray the marginally brighter of the two.