Boothbay Gray HC-165 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ABB3B1, estimated LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Seascape from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #ABB3B1 · HC-165
Boothbay Gray
44%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
More about Boothbay Gray
Boothbay Gray is a mid-tone blue-gray at LRV 44 — a soft, coastal gray with a clear blue cast that gives a room a calm, nautical character. It has enough depth to register as a color while still behaving like a serene neutral, popular for exteriors, shutters, and tranquil interiors.
Its blue base reads stronger in cool light, so it's strongest with warm or balanced light, or where you want the coastal feel deliberately. It pairs with crisp whites and natural materials. Sherwin-Williams Mineral Deposit is its closest cross-brand match.
Boothbay Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#ABB3B1
RGB171, 179, 177
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Boothbay Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Misty Seascape
Dunn-Edwards
#A9B1AE
Close digital match
Vinal Haven
Vista Paint
#ACB2AE
Close digital match
Vinal Haven
Hirshfield's
#ACB3AE
Close digital match
Mineral Deposit
Sherwin-Williams
#ABB0AC
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Flint Smoke
Behr
#A8B3B4
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Colors That Work With Boothbay Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boothbay Gray
#ABB3B1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A3AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boothbay Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boothbay 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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Boothbay Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boothbay Gray have?
Boothbay Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Boothbay Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boothbay Gray are Misty Seascape by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Vinal Haven by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Vinal Haven by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Boothbay 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 Boothbay Gray?
Boothbay Gray has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Boothbay Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.