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Benjamin MooreHC-161

Templeton Gray

With a focus on versatile tones, Templeton Gray (HC-161) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#778686

LRV

23.90

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Light Reflectance Value
23.90
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Templeton Gray in Real Rooms

Templeton Gray has a medium LRV of 23.9 — 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 living room, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, home office and misc.

2 Living Room Photos

Templeton Gray works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Benjamin Moore HC-161 living room color

Living room walls in Templeton Gray anchor furniture and artwork beautifully.

@expatmomma

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray living room interior

Walls painted Templeton Gray establish calm throughout this relaxed living space.

@robinsonspaintwallpaper

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Templeton Gray on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Benjamin Moore HC-161 kitchen cabinets paint review

Kitchen cabinets in Templeton Gray provide timeless elegance and storage.

@kateandcompanyinteriors

4 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Templeton Gray suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Templeton Gray bedroom paint review

Bedroom walls in Templeton Gray provide a restful backdrop for furnishings.

@ferrazartisans

Templeton Gray bedroom color review

Walls painted Templeton Gray establish warmth and tranquility in this bedroom.

@ferrazartisans

Templeton Gray bedroom

Templeton Gray bedroom walls create a sophisticated, calming environment.

@ferrazartisans

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray bedroom

Master bedroom walls in Templeton Gray evoke understated elegance.

@groen.house

2 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Templeton 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 Templeton Gray bathroom paint

Bathroom walls in Templeton Gray complement marble vanities and fixtures.

@busybee.painter

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray bathroom review

Templeton Gray bathroom walls create a spa-like, serene space.

@busybee.painter

1 Home Office Photo

Templeton Gray works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Templeton Gray home office

Home office walls in Templeton Gray boost focus and productivity.

@ourctmodernfarmhouse

4 Misc Photos

These examples of Templeton 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.

Benjamin Moore HC-161 painted storage review

Built-in storage painted Templeton Gray maximizes space with style.

@athomewithat

Benjamin Moore HC-161 kids' room paint

Kids' room walls in Templeton Gray grow with children's evolving tastes.

@she_finds_a_home

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray painted storage paint

Storage cabinetry in Templeton Gray organizes bedrooms with timeless appeal.

@marylandcarpentry

Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray painted storage

Painted storage in Templeton Gray adds function and visual interest.

@marylandcarpentry

Coordinating Colors

Jute
Jute
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Jute vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Jute
AF-80 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Jute reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 24), opening up a space where Templeton Gray encloses it.

Snowfall White
Snowfall White
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Snowfall White vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Snowfall White
OC-118 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

At LRV 90 vs 24, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.

Guilford Green
Guilford Green
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Guilford Green vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
HC-116 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Guilford Green reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 24), opening up a space where Templeton Gray encloses it.

Dinner Party
Dinner Party
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Dinner Party vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Dinner Party
AF-300 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Templeton Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Dinner Party encloses it.

Similar Colors

Night Train
Night Train
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Night Train vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Night Train
1567 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gray Pinstripe
Gray Pinstripe
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Gray Pinstripe vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gray Pinstripe
1588 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Smokestack Gray
Smokestack Gray
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Smokestack Gray vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Smokestack Gray
2131-40 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Montpelier
Montpelier
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Montpelier vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Montpelier
AF-555 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Quietly Violet
Quietly Violet
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Quietly Violet vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Quietly Violet
CSP-415 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Desert Shadows
Desert Shadows
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Desert Shadows vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Desert Shadows
2114-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 12-point LRV gap (24 vs 12) makes Templeton Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Hint of Violet
Hint of Violet
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Hint of Violet vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Hint of Violet
2114-60 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 24), opening up a space where Templeton Gray encloses it.

Antique Pearl
Antique Pearl
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Antique Pearl vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Antique Pearl
2113-70 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

At LRV 72 vs 24, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Night Shade
Night Shade
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Night Shade vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Night Shade
2116-10 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Templeton Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.

Incense Stick
Incense Stick
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Incense Stick vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Incense Stick
2115-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Templeton Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Incense Stick encloses it.

Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Velvet Plum
Velvet Plum
Templeton Gray vs Velvet Plum
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
Velvet Plum
CSP-420 · LRV 12

Templeton Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Cobblestone Path
Cobblestone Path
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Cobblestone Path vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cobblestone Path
1606 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

At LRV 37 vs 24, Cobblestone Path is decisively the brighter choice.

Adagio
Adagio
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Adagio vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Adagio
1593 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

At LRV 39 vs 24, Adagio is decisively the brighter choice.

Brewster Gray
Brewster Gray
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Brewster Gray vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Brewster Gray
HC-162 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 24) makes Brewster Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Gibraltar Cliffs
Gibraltar Cliffs
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Gibraltar Cliffs vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gibraltar Cliffs
1587 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 8-point LRV gap (32 vs 24) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.

Cloudy Sky
Cloudy Sky
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Cloudy Sky vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Cloudy Sky
2122-30 · LRV 33
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 9-point LRV gap (33 vs 24) makes Cloudy Sky the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Knoxville Gray
Knoxville Gray
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Knoxville Gray vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Knoxville Gray
HC-160 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 16) makes Templeton Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Gray Pinstripe
Gray Pinstripe
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Gray Pinstripe vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gray Pinstripe
1588 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bracken Slate
Bracken Slate
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Bracken Slate vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Bracken Slate
CW-690 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Templeton Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Rocky Coast
Rocky Coast
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Rocky Coast vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Rocky Coast
1595 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

A 7-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Templeton Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Steep Cliff Gray
Steep Cliff Gray
Templeton Gray
Templeton Gray
Steep Cliff Gray vs Templeton Gray
Benjamin Moore
Steep Cliff Gray
2122-20 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Templeton Gray
HC-161 · LRV 24

Templeton Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#778686
RGB119, 134, 134
HSL180° 6% 50%
CMYK11 0 0 47
CIE LabL: 54.8 a: -5.4 b: -1.9
XYZX: 0.20 Y: 0.23 Z: 0.26