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Imperial Gray

Imperial Gray is a versatile Neutral 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 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#B0B9B2

LRV

46.79

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Light Reflectance Value
46.79
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
Timeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Imperial Gray in Real Rooms

Imperial Gray has a medium-high LRV of 46.79 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, misc and kitchen.

3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Imperial 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.

Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray bathroom vanity color review

Bathroom vanity painted in Imperial Gray grounds the space elegantly.

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Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray bathroom vanity color

The vanity in Imperial Gray complements chrome and marble fixtures beautifully.

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Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray bathroom vanity

Vanity cabinetry finished in Imperial Gray provides sophisticated contrast.

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1 Bedroom Photo

Imperial Gray has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray bedroom interior

Bedroom walls in Imperial Gray create a calm, restful retreat.

@my_montreal_home

2 Misc Photos

These examples of Imperial Gray in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Imperial Gray wall paint color review

Smooth walls in Imperial Gray offer timeless, versatile appeal.

@harmonyhaus

Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray wall paint

Wall paint in Imperial Gray provides a perfect neutral backdrop.

@amberscottdesign

2 Kitchen Photos

The sophisticated undertones of Imperial Gray make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray kitchen color review

Kitchen cabinetry painted Imperial Gray blends with contemporary stainless steel appliances.

@harmonyhaus

Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray kitchen color

Cabinets in Imperial Gray warm modern kitchens with subtle sophistication.

@harmonyhaus

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Color Codes

HEX#B0B9B2
RGB176, 185, 178
HSL133° 6% 71%
CMYK5 0 4 27
CIE LabL: 74.3 a: -4.5 b: 2.5
XYZX: 0.43 Y: 0.47 Z: 0.49