Paint Color Lab Classic Gray BM OC-23
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) has an LRV of 73.67 and a warm yellow undertone. Closest match: Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A).
- LRV
- 73.67light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #E3E0D7
- RGB
- 227, 224, 215
- CIE Lab
- 89.2 / -0.5 / 4.8D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilded Linen Valspar 6002-1A | Valspar | 73.84 | 0.5 | near-identical |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 1.1 | very close |
| Pearly White SW 7009 | Sherwin-Williams | 77 | 1.2 | very close |
| Silver Drop Behr 790C-2 | Behr | 70 | 1.7 | very close |
| Spare White SW 6203 | Sherwin-Williams | 77 | 1.7 | very close |
| Campfire Ash Behr N320-1 | Behr | 69 | 1.8 | very close |
| Summer Gray Valspar 7006-17 | Valspar | 80.27 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
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Classic Gray on a wall
About Classic Gray
Classic Gray LRV and undertone
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) has an LRV of 73.67, placing it in the light depth range. Its color family is White, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. Light reflectance value measures the percentage of visible light a surface reflects on a scale from 0 to 100. With an LRV above 73, Classic Gray can help a room retain brightness while providing more color than a higher-reflectance white. Its warm undertone may become more apparent beside cooler whites or under lighting that emphasizes yellow. North-facing daylight generally appears cooler, while south-facing exposure often brings warmer light. These conditions can shift how a paint reads against flooring, countertops, and trim. Check samples at different times of day before deciding whether the color provides enough contrast with nearby white surfaces.
Classic Gray in other brands
Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A), with an LRV of 73.84 and ΔE 0.5, is the closest listed alternative. A ΔE below 1 means the measured colors are near-identical. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1), at ΔE 1.1, is very close, as is Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009), with an LRV of 77.0 and ΔE 1.2. Behr Silver Drop (790C-2), at ΔE 1.7, and Sherwin-Williams Spare White (SW 6203), also at ΔE 1.7, remain very close by the same measurement. Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1), at ΔE 1.8, is another nearby option. These ΔE 2000 comparisons describe measured color differences; values from 1 to 2 indicate very close matches, not guaranteed formula equivalence.
Lighter and darker Benjamin Moore alternatives
Benjamin Moore Silver Satin (OC-26) has an LRV of 74.9, making it slightly lighter than Classic Gray. Its ΔE of 1.1 indicates a very close match with a small but measurable difference. It may suit a space where a little more reflectance is desirable. Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20), at LRV 68.64 and ΔE 1.8, is darker and belongs to the greige family. Benjamin Moore Light Pewter (1464), with an LRV of 67.52 and ΔE 1.9, also reduces reflectance. Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist (OC-27), at LRV 65.53 and ΔE 2.3, is darker still and has a more visible measured difference. Classic Gray can help maintain a light appearance, while these lower-LRV alternatives may provide more separation from white trim. Test each paint beside the actual trim color, because sheen and natural light can change perceived contrast.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Benjamin Moore’s page for Classic 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.