Benjamin Moore • HC-171

Wickham Gray

Name: Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray HC-171
Brand: Benjamin Moore

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Wickham 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. We've gathered 17 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#D4D8D2

LRV

67.87

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Light Reflectance Value

67.87

Light

TemperatureNeutral

Tone

CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless

UseInterior & Exterior

Collection

Historical Colors

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Wickham Gray in Real Rooms

Wickham Gray has a high LRV of 67.87 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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, bedroom, house, bathroom and misc.

7 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Wickham Gray takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Built-in shelving flanks the brick fireplace walls in cool Wickham Gray tones.

@peteybones1

1 Bedroom Photo

There's a rhythmic quality to Wickham Gray in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Bedroom walls painted in cool Wickham Gray promote a restful sleeping environment.

@newfoundlandstagingco

2 House Photos

On the exterior, Wickham Gray holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Exterior siding finished in durable Wickham Gray suits this classic home's architecture.

@lisaknoxdesign

Board-and-batten house exterior in understated Wickham Gray reflects timeless style.

@lisaknoxdesign

1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Wickham Gray holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Bathroom vanity and walls in cohesive Wickham Gray create a spa-like atmosphere.

@hillhavenhouse

6 Misc Photos

These photos show Wickham Gray in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.