Knoxville Gray HC-160 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F6D6D, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brooding Storm from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5F6D6D · HC-160
Knoxville Gray
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Knoxville Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F6D6D
RGB95, 109, 109
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Knoxville Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Knoxville Gray
#5F6D6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#668099
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Knoxville Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Knoxville 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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Knoxville Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Knoxville Gray have?
Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Knoxville Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Knoxville Gray are Brooding Storm by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Knoxville 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 Knoxville Gray?
Knoxville Gray has a estimated lightness value of 14.5, 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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