Duxbury Gray HC-163 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #808780, LRV 24 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lincoln Green from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #808780 · HC-163
Duxbury Gray
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Duxbury Gray Technical Profile
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Duxbury Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Duxbury 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 MooreDuxbury Gray
Nearly identical
KilzLincoln Green
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Paved Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Slippery Shale
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Murky Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Thunderbolt
PPG
Very similar
Woodcraft
Behr
Very similar
Retreat
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Traffic Grey A
RAL
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Duxbury Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Duxbury Gray
#808780
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Duxbury Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Duxbury 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 Duxbury 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.
Duxbury Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Duxbury Gray have?
Duxbury Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Duxbury Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Duxbury Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Duxbury Gray are Lincoln Green by Kilz (a near-identical match), Paved Path by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Slippery Shale by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Duxbury 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 Duxbury Gray?
Duxbury Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Duxbury Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.