Crownsville Gray HC-106 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87806A, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pettingill Sage from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #87806A · HC-106
Crownsville Gray
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crownsville Gray Technical Profile
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Crownsville Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crownsville 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 MooreCrownsville Gray
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPettingill Sage
Pettingill Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pettingill Sage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deserted Island
Behr
Nearly identical
Smoky Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Country Tweed
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tortuga
PPG
Very similar
Ironclad
Valspar
Very similar
Olive Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crownsville Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crownsville Gray
#87806A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DA87C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Crownsville Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crownsville 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 Crownsville 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.
Crownsville Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crownsville Gray have?
Crownsville Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Crownsville Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crownsville Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crownsville Gray are Pettingill Sage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pettingill Sage by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silver Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crownsville 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 Crownsville Gray?
Crownsville Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.6, 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 Crownsville Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.