Crownsville Gray HC-106 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #87806A, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #87806A · HC-106
Crownsville Gray
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Crownsville Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#87806A
RGB135, 128, 106
Estimated LRV21.6
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Crownsville Gray
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crownsville Gray
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Crownsville 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Crownsville Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crownsville Gray are Pettingill Sage by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pettingill Sage by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Silver Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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