What is the HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray?

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray (HC-168) is #85837E. Its sRGB values are R: 133, G: 131, B: 126.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Chelsea Gray?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray is 23.3. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray?

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray is Farrow & Ball Pigeon (No. 25) with a 70.4% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 7.16), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Chelsea Gray have?

Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray features Medium-Dark Charcoal, Warm Brown-Violet, Urban Slate undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: HC-168Grays & Greiges

Chelsea Gray

A sophisticated, urban charcoal with heavy warm undertones. Famous for modern flat-panel cabinets and statement exterior masonry.

Dominant Undertones:

Medium-Dark CharcoalWarm Brown-VioletUrban Slate

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

23.3/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$46/gal

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Benjamin MooreHC-168

Chelsea Gray

HEX: #85837E • LRV: 23.3

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See Chelsea Gray on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Chelsea Gray#85837E

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#85837E

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

133, 131, 126

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

23.3%

Absorbs Light

HSL

43°, 3%, 51%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,2,5,48

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Chelsea Gray

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$460 (10 gal)

#1Farrow & Ball Alternative

70.4% Match

Chelsea Gray

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball (No. 25)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.16

LRV Comparison:23.3 vs 34

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#2Magnolia Home Alternative

68.3% Match

Chelsea Gray

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Duke Gray

Magnolia Home (JG-04)

$52/gal

💰 Saves $42 per gallon

45% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.76

LRV Comparison:23.3 vs 31

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Sherwin-Williams Alternative

67.5% Match

Chelsea Gray

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Evergreen Fog

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9130)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):8

LRV Comparison:23.3 vs 34

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#4Behr Alternative

65.7% Match

Chelsea Gray

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Battleship Gray

Behr (N360-4)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $46 per gallon

49% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):8.52

LRV Comparison:23.3 vs 33

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Chelsea Gray Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Evergreen Fog	SW 9130	67.5%	8	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Pigeon	No. 25	70.4%	7.16	$145	View Specs
Behr	Battleship Gray	N360-4	65.7%	8.52	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Duke Gray	JG-04	68.3%	7.76	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Warm Putty	6006-1A	60%	15.09	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Chelsea Gray

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Chelsea Gray in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Chelsea Gray

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray?

The official hexadecimal color code is #85837E. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 133, Green: 131, Blue: 126.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Chelsea Gray?

Chelsea Gray has an LRV of 23.3. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Chelsea Gray?

The closest budget alternative is Farrow & Ball Pigeon (No. 25), scoring a 70.4% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.