Seattle Gray featured
Benjamin Moore2130-70

Seattle Gray

With a focus on bright and airy tones, Seattle Gray (2130-70) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#DCE1E4

LRV

72.90

Light Reflectance Value
72.90
Light
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Seattle Gray in Real Rooms

Seattle Gray has a high LRV of 72.9 — 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 bedroom, misc, kitchen and living room.

4 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Seattle Gray with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Benjamin Moore 2130-70 bedroom color

Benjamin Moore 2130-70 bedroom color

@summerchampagne42

Benjamin Moore 2130-70 bedroom makeover

Benjamin Moore 2130-70 bedroom makeover

@summerchampagne42

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray bedroom color

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray bedroom color

@naomikjos

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray bedroom makeover

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray bedroom makeover

@naomikjos

4 Misc Photos

Note how Seattle Gray is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint color review

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint color review

@steadybrushpainting

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint review

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint review

@steadybrushpainting

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint makeover

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint makeover

@bigdeckdujow

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray wall paint

@braptopia

1 Kitchen Photo

Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Seattle Gray provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray kitchen color

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray kitchen color

@steadybrushpainting

2 Living Room Photos

Seattle Gray anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray hallway paint

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray hallway paint

@fem.vs.farm

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray living room color

Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray living room color

@ktpaintingg

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Color Codes

HEX#DCE1E4
RGB220, 225, 228
HSL203° 13% 88%
CMYK4 1 0 11
CIE LabL: 89.2 a: -1.1 b: -2.0
XYZX: 0.70 Y: 0.75 Z: 0.84