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Pelican Gray

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Pelican Gray remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#C6CBCC

LRV

58.58

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Light Reflectance Value
58.58
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoft
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Distant Gray
Distant Gray
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Distant Gray vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Distant Gray
OC-68 · LRV 88
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Distant Gray reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 59), opening up a space where Pelican Gray encloses it.

Evening Dove
Evening Dove
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Evening Dove vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Evening Dove
2128-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Pelican Gray reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 12), opening up a space where Evening Dove encloses it.

Light Breeze
Light Breeze
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Light Breeze vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Light Breeze
512 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Light Breeze reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 59), opening up a space where Pelican Gray encloses it.

Oxford White
Oxford White
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Oxford White vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Oxford White
869 · LRV 87
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

At LRV 87 vs 59, Oxford White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
White Water
White Water
Pelican Gray vs White Water
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
White Water
2120-60 · LRV 59

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Sidewalk Gray
Sidewalk Gray
Pelican Gray vs Sidewalk Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Sidewalk Gray
2133-60 · LRV 61

With LRVs of 61 and 59, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Whitestone
Whitestone
Pelican Gray vs Whitestone
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Whitestone
2134-60 · LRV 61

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 59), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Porringer Gray
Porringer Gray
Pelican Gray vs Porringer Gray
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Porringer Gray
2121-40 · LRV 57

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

Full Moon
Full Moon
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Full Moon vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Full Moon
2119-70 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Full Moon reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 59), opening up a space where Pelican Gray encloses it.

Bunny Gray
Bunny Gray
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Bunny Gray vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Bunny Gray
2124-50 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

A 10-point LRV gap (69 vs 59) makes Bunny Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Whirlpool
Whirlpool
Pelican Gray vs Whirlpool
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Whirlpool
1436 · LRV 75

Whirlpool reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 59), opening up a space where Pelican Gray encloses it.

Cascade White
Cascade White
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Cascade White vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cascade White
2127-70 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Cascade White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 59), opening up a space where Pelican Gray encloses it.

Darker Colors

Blue Springs
Blue Springs
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Blue Springs vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Blue Springs
1592 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Pelican Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gull Wing Gray
Gull Wing Gray
Pelican Gray
Pelican Gray
Gull Wing Gray vs Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gull Wing Gray
2134-50 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Pelican Gray
1612 · LRV 59

Pelican Gray reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 42), opening up a space where Gull Wing Gray encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#C6CBCC
RGB198, 203, 204
HSL190° 6% 79%
CMYK3 0 0 20
CIE LabL: 81.3 a: -1.5 b: -1.1
XYZX: 0.56 Y: 0.59 Z: 0.66