Ref. #5F6D6D · HC-160
Knoxville Gray
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Knoxville Gray Technical Profile
What color is Knoxville Gray? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #5F6D6D. Colors similar to Knoxville Gray include Vista Paint Wrapped in Twilight, Hirshfield's Spacebox, Sherwin-Williams Mountain Pass. Knoxville Gray has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Knoxville Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Knoxville Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Knoxville Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Knoxville Gray
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
Pure 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
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 Knoxville 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.
Knoxville Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Knoxville Gray have?
Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Knoxville Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (#5D6B6B), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (#5C6B6B), Mountain Pass by Sherwin-Williams (#5C6A6A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Knoxville Gray?
Knoxville Gray has an LRV of 14.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Knoxville Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.