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

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Gray Owl (OC-52) is #D4D5CC. Its sRGB values are R: 212, G: 213, B: 204.

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

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Gray Owl is 64.5. This makes it a light, luminous color that bounces significant natural light.

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

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Gray Owl is Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204) with a 92.6% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 2.04), saving $12 per gallon.

What undertones does Gray Owl have?

Benjamin Moore Gray Owl features Cool Gray, Subtle Blue-Green, Silver undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: OC-52Grays & Greiges

Gray Owl

A tranquil cool gray with crisp green-blue undertones. Light and refreshing in bathrooms, master bedrooms, and coastal cottages.

Dominant Undertones:

Cool GraySubtle Blue-GreenSilver

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

64.5/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$46/gal

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HEX: #D4D5CC • LRV: 64.5

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

Gray Owl#D4D5CC

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

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

Hexadecimal

#D4D5CC

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

212, 213, 204

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

64.5%

Reflects Light

HSL

67°, 10%, 82%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,0,4,16

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Gray Owl

CIEDE2000 Ranked

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

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

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

92.6% Match

Gray Owl

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Sea Salt

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6204)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.04

LRV Comparison:64.5 vs 63

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

90.6% Match

Gray Owl

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Gossamer Veil

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9165)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.47

LRV Comparison:64.5 vs 62

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Behr Alternative

90% Match

Gray Owl

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Silver Drop

Behr (790E-2)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $46 per gallon

49% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.6

LRV Comparison:64.5 vs 67

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

89.3% Match

Gray Owl

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Drift of Mist

Sherwin-Williams (SW 9166)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.76

LRV Comparison:64.5 vs 69

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Gray Owl 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	Sea Salt	SW 6204	92.6%	2.04	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Ammonite	No. 274	87.8%	3.04	$145	View Specs
Behr	Silver Drop	790E-2	90%	2.6	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	73.1%	6.39	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Gravity	4005-1B	81.3%	4.35	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Gray Owl

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 Gray Owl. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Gray Owl in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Gray Owl

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

The official hexadecimal color code is #D4D5CC. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 212, Green: 213, Blue: 204.

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

Gray Owl has an LRV of 64.5. Because its LRV is above 60, it reflects considerable natural daylight and works wonders in dimly lit, north-facing rooms.

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

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204), scoring a 92.6% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $12 per gallon.