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Hancock Gray

27%LRV Value
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Hancock Gray HC-97 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #978E71, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Courtyard Green from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hancock Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#978E71
RGB151, 142, 113
LRV27.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Hancock Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hancock 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 MooreHancock Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCourtyard Green

Courtyard Green

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Urban Safari

Behr

Nearly identical

Mossy Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Winter Grass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Sandalwood Tan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sandalwood

Valspar

Very similar

Shagbark Olive

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Renwick Olive

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Bronze Yellow

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Yellow Grey

RAL

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Treron

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Hancock Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hancock Gray

#978E71

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A3AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hancock Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Curio Gray

Complement

Puttin' on the Ritz

Hancock Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Hancock Gray.

Wethersfield Moss

Benjamin Moore · HC-110

#908E72

Bed

Benjamin Moore · CC-632

#9A9376

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Majestic Sage

Benjamin Moore · 1532

#90876C

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

#96846B

Stardust

Benjamin Moore · 2108-40

#928679

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Crystalline

Sherwin-Williams · 9691

#E9E3DE

Enthroned Above

Hirshfield's · 1199

#AC92B0

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Shadowbox Beige

PPG · 10YY 56/060

#CEC4BB

Hancock Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hancock Gray have?
Hancock Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hancock Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hancock Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hancock Gray are Courtyard Green by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Urban Safari by Behr (a near-identical match), Mossy Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hancock 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 Hancock Gray?
Hancock Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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