Rock Gray
Rock 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 11 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7F8386
LRV
23.77
Rock Gray in Real Rooms
Rock Gray has a medium LRV of 23.77 — 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 bathroom, bedroom, house and kitchen cabinets.
4 Bathroom Photos
Rock Gray is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom walls in Rock Gray provide a calm, understated foundation.
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Vanity wall finished in Rock Gray complements white subway tile.
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Painted walls in Rock Gray establish a serene bathroom atmosphere.
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Mirror wall in Rock Gray grounds the bathroom with neutral elegance.
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3 Bedroom Photos
To use Rock Gray in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls dressed in Rock Gray offer a restful, grounded feel.
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Headboard wall painted Rock Gray anchors the bedroom's color scheme.
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Ceiling and walls in Rock Gray create a cohesive bedroom retreat.
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1 House Photo
Rock 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.
Exterior siding in Rock Gray provides weathered, natural curb appeal.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Rock Gray cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Cabinet fronts painted Rock Gray modernize the kitchen with understated style.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Rock Gray pairs beautifully with stainless steel hardware.
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Lower cabinets finished in Rock Gray balance the kitchen's color palette.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 53 vs 24, Paris Rain is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 24, Oxford White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 24, Edgecomb Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 24, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 24, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Rock Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 24), opening up a space where Rock Gray encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 24), opening up a space where Rock Gray encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 24, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (35 vs 24) makes Delray Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (29 vs 24) makes Deep Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Sweatshirt Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Rock Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.