Chelsea Gray HC-168 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87857D, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pier from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #87857D · HC-168
Chelsea Gray
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray is a deep, confident mid-dark gray at LRV 23 — a true gray with enough depth to read almost charcoal, which made it a defining color of the modern gray-cabinet and gray-exterior look. It gives a kitchen island or a built-in real weight without going to black.
It needs good light to avoid reading flat-dark, and it looks sharp against crisp white trim and marble. In softer light its depth deepens. Behr Pier is a near-identical cross-brand match, with Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray close behind.
Chelsea Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#87857D
RGB135, 133, 125
Estimated LRV23.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Pier
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#87857E
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Mountain Smoke
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#87837B
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#888782
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Colors That Work With Chelsea Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chelsea Gray
#87857D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chelsea Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chelsea Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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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Chelsea Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chelsea Gray have?
Chelsea 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 Chelsea Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chelsea Gray are Pier by Behr (a close digital match), Barnwood Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Greystoke by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chelsea 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 Chelsea Gray?
Chelsea Gray has a estimated lightness value of 23.4, 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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