Paint Color Lab Chelsea Gray BM HC-168
Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has an LRV of 23.33 and closely matches Sherwin-Williams Cityscape (SW 7067), with ΔE 3.3.
- LRV
- 23.33light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #86847C
- RGB
- 134, 132, 124
- CIE Lab
- 55.1 / -0.8 / 4.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Chelsea Gray in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cityscape SW 7067 | Sherwin-Williams | 22 | 3.3 | close, visible side by side |
| Retreat SW 6207 | Sherwin-Williams | 21 | 4.9 | similar, clearly different |
| Warm Eucalyptus Valspar 8004-28F | Valspar | 21 | 5.2 | similar, clearly different |
| Muted Sage Behr N350-5 | Behr | 28 | 5.9 | similar, clearly different |
| Gray Heron PPG 1033-5 | PPG | 28 | 6.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Coastal Villa Valspar 6005-2A | Valspar | 29.92 | 7.4 | same family only |
| Stonehenge Greige PPG 1024-5 | PPG | 34 | 9.9 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 11.3 | same family only |
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Chelsea Gray on a wall
About Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) has an LRV of 23.33, placing it in the dark color depth range. Its greige family combines characteristics associated with gray and beige, while its calculated undertone is warm yellow. Light reflectance value (LRV) measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects. Lower values generally indicate less reflected light, so Chelsea Gray can make a room feel darker than a light neutral. Its warm undertone may become more noticeable beside cooler whites or under lighting that emphasizes yellow. North-facing rooms often receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms generally receive warmer, stronger daylight. Test a sample on multiple walls before choosing a finish.
Chelsea Gray in other brands
Sherwin-Williams Cityscape (SW 7067) is the closest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 22.0 and a ΔE of 3.3. A ΔE between 2 and 4 indicates a close match that remains visibly different when compared side by side. Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) has a ΔE of 4.9, while Valspar Warm Eucalyptus (8004-28F) measures 5.2. Both are only similar rather than close matches. Behr Muted Sage (N350-5) has a higher LRV of 28.0 and a ΔE of 5.9. PPG Gray Heron (PPG1033-5) also has an LRV of 28.0, with a ΔE of 6.8. These alternatives differ in measurable color appearance, even when their lightness levels are relatively close.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167), with an LRV of 18.8, is darker than Chelsea Gray and has a ΔE of 5.9. It suits spaces where reduced light reflection is the priority. Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is darker still, with an LRV of 14.61 and a ΔE of 12.1. Choose it when you want a deeper value rather than a close color match. For lighter alternatives, Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165) has an LRV of 43.26 and a ΔE of 15.1. Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) is lighter at 44.2, with a ΔE of 15.4. Both reflect substantially more light. Consider them when a room needs a lighter wall color, and compare samples with your trim under daytime and evening lighting.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Chelsea Gray.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (LRV published; RGB read from the on-screen swatch) from Benjamin Moore's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Benjamin Moore. See how we measure colors.