Chelsea Gray HC-168 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87857D, 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.
Ref. #87857D · HC-168
Chelsea Gray
23%LRV Value
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
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Chelsea Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chelsea Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreChelsea Gray
Nearly identical
BehrPier
Pier
Behr
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Creek Bed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Smoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Classic French Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sweater Weather
PPG
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wildwood
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chelsea Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chelsea Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chelsea Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chelsea Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chelsea Gray are Pier by Behr (a near-identical match), Barnwood Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Greystoke by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Chelsea Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.