Annapolis Gray HC-176 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CABFB0, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Livingstone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CABFB0 · HC-176
Annapolis Gray
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Annapolis Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CABFB0
RGB202, 191, 176
Estimated LRV50.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#CABEAD
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#C7BEB2
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#CCBEAC
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Colors That Work With Annapolis Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Annapolis Gray
#CABFB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Annapolis Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Annapolis 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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Annapolis Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Annapolis Gray have?
Annapolis Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Annapolis Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Annapolis Gray are Livingstone by Behr (a close digital match), Ashen by PPG (a close digital match), Minimalist by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Annapolis 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 Annapolis Gray?
Annapolis Gray has a estimated lightness value of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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