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Benjamin Moore2116-60

Touch of Gray

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Touch of 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

#DCD6DD

LRV

68.78

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Light Reflectance Value
68.78
Light
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Touch of Gray
White
Touch of Gray vs White
Touch of Gray
White
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
White
OC-151 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 69, White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gravel Gray
Touch of Gray
Gravel Gray vs Touch of Gray
Gravel Gray
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gravel Gray
2127-30 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 8, Touch of Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Touch of Gray
White Drifts
Touch of Gray vs White Drifts
Touch of Gray
White Drifts
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
White Drifts
OC-138 · LRV 74

A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 69) makes White Drifts the marginally brighter of the two.

Decorator's White
Touch of Gray
Decorator's White vs Touch of Gray
Decorator's White
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Decorator's White
OC-149 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

At LRV 83 vs 69, Decorator's White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Majestic Mauve
Touch of Gray
Majestic Mauve vs Touch of Gray
Majestic Mauve
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Majestic Mauve
2115-60 · LRV 68
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Slip
Touch of Gray
Slip vs Touch of Gray
Slip
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Slip
AF-605 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

A 6-point LRV gap (69 vs 63) makes Touch of Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

New Age
Touch of Gray
New Age vs Touch of Gray
New Age
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
New Age
1444 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

A 6-point LRV gap (69 vs 63) makes Touch of Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Touch of Gray
Winter Gray
Touch of Gray vs Winter Gray
Touch of Gray
Winter Gray
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Winter Gray
2117-60 · LRV 62

A 7-point LRV gap (69 vs 62) makes Touch of Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Adirondack Green
Touch of Gray
Adirondack Green vs Touch of Gray
Adirondack Green
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Adirondack Green
453 · LRV 29
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

Touch of Gray reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 29), opening up a space where Adirondack Green encloses it.

Healing Aloe
Touch of Gray
Healing Aloe vs Touch of Gray
Healing Aloe
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Healing Aloe
1562 · LRV 68
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 69 and 68, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Garden Path
Touch of Gray
Garden Path vs Touch of Gray
Garden Path
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Garden Path
466 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 43, Touch of Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Silver Crest
Touch of Gray
Silver Crest vs Touch of Gray
Silver Crest
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Silver Crest
1583 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 70 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Touch of Gray
Woodland Green
Touch of Gray vs Woodland Green
Touch of Gray
Woodland Green
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69
Benjamin Moore
Woodland Green
459 · LRV 51

Touch of Gray reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 51), opening up a space where Woodland Green encloses it.

Chimichurri
Touch of Gray
Chimichurri vs Touch of Gray
Chimichurri
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Chimichurri
CSP-810 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 10, Touch of Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Lake
Touch of Gray
Gray Lake vs Touch of Gray
Gray Lake
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Gray Lake
2138-70 · LRV 79
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

A 10-point LRV gap (79 vs 69) makes Gray Lake the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Iris Bliss
Touch of Gray
Iris Bliss vs Touch of Gray
Iris Bliss
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
Iris Bliss
1383 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

Touch of Gray reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 34), opening up a space where Iris Bliss encloses it.

African Violet
Touch of Gray
African Violet vs Touch of Gray
African Violet
Touch of Gray
Benjamin Moore
African Violet
2116-50 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Touch of Gray
2116-60 · LRV 69

Touch of Gray reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 51), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#DCD6DD
RGB220, 214, 221
HSL291° 9% 85%
CMYK0 3 0 13
CIE LabL: 86.3 a: 3.3 b: -2.7
XYZX: 0.67 Y: 0.69 Z: 0.78