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Benjamin Moore Gray Lake 2138-70

Gray Lake

Benjamin Moore

2138-70

About Gray Lake by Benjamin Moore

Gray Lake 2138-70 by Benjamin Moore is a light cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 80% and hue near 100° for steady results across rooms. Works well in bright rooms, baths, or clean modern spaces. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 79.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #e4e8e2

RGB: 228, 232, 226

Hue100°

Saturation12%

Lightness90%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Gray Lake 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 Gray Lake looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gray Lake 2138-70 a warm or cool color?
Gray Lake by Benjamin Moore is a cool light color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gray Lake?
Gray Lake sits in the green family. Its hue is about 100°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gray Lake?
Brightness is about 80%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 90%. Hue is close to 100°. The hex value is #e4e8e2. The RGB value is 228, 232, 226.
Is Gray Lake better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gray Lake has brightness around 80%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Gray Lake?
You can match Gray Lake 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 Gray Lake work best in a home?
Gray Lake is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft cool backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Gray Lake compare to a pure white paint?
Gray Lake is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and light 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 Gray Lake 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 Gray Lake 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 Gray Lake. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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