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Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray HC-169

Coventry Gray

Benjamin Moore

HC-169

About Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore

Coventry Gray HC-169 by Benjamin Moore is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 49% and hue near 90° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 48.7%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #b8bab6

RGB: 184, 186, 182

Hue90°

Saturation3%

Lightness72%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Coventry Gray from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Coventry Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Coventry Gray HC-169 a warm or cool color?
Coventry Gray by Benjamin Moore is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Coventry Gray?
Coventry Gray sits in the green family. Its hue is about 90°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Coventry Gray?
Brightness is about 49%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 72%. Hue is close to 90°. The hex value is #b8bab6. The RGB value is 184, 186, 182.
Is Coventry Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Coventry Gray has brightness around 49%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Coventry Gray?
You can match Coventry Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Coventry Gray work best in a home?
Coventry Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Coventry Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Coventry Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Coventry Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Coventry Gray in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Coventry Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Coventry Gray. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.