Despite its name, Gentleman's Gray is a deep, inky blue with teal undertones that can look nearly black in dim rooms. It is favored for dens, libraries, cabinetry and front doors.
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Undertone: Blackened teal blue.
LRV 7.26: Gentleman's Gray is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Office, cabinets, front door, dining room.
Trim: Gentleman's Gray pairs well with Chantilly Lace OC-65 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Benjamin Moore colors that work with Gentleman's Gray on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Gentleman's 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 Gentleman's Gray (2062-20) is #304656, which is rgb(48, 70, 86). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 7.26. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Gentleman's Gray is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Gentleman's Gray has a blackened teal blue undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, 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 Gentleman's Gray is Naval (SW 6244, #2F3D4C), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.4). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Gentleman's Gray is Compass Blue (MQ5-54, #35475B), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.2). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.