Amherst Gray HC-167 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #767771, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coal Miner from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #767771 · HC-167
Amherst Gray
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amherst Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#767771
RGB118, 119, 113
Estimated LRV18.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Amherst Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amherst Gray
#767771
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86A477
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amherst Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amherst Gray Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Amherst Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amherst Gray have?
Amherst Gray by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amherst Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amherst Gray are Coal Miner by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Stone Mason by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Legendary Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Amherst Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Amherst Gray?
Amherst Gray has a estimated lightness value of 18.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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