A dark, slightly greenish gray that feels sturdy and classic, looking deeper in shade and softer in strong sun. It is often used on exteriors, shutters and cabinetry.
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Undertone: Deep gray with a slight green cast.
LRV 18.8: Amherst Gray is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.
Where to use it: Exterior, shutters, cabinets, accent wall.
Trim: Amherst Gray pairs well with Decorator's White OC-149 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Benjamin Moore colors that work with Amherst Gray on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Amherst Gray from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) is #757670, which is rgb(117, 118, 112). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 18.8. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Amherst Gray is a fairly deep color that absorbs a good share of the light.
Amherst Gray has a deep gray with a slight green cast undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray is Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019, #78736E), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray is Dark Ash (770F-5, #6A6D6D), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.1). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.