Knoxville Gray HC-160 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5F6D6D, 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.
Ref. #5F6D6D · HC-160
Knoxville Gray
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Knoxville Gray Technical Profile
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Knoxville Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Knoxville 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 MooreKnoxville Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBrooding Storm
Brooding Storm
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wrapped in Twilight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spacebox
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain Pass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mountain Pine
Behr
Nearly identical
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Juniper Berry
PPG
Very similar
Shadowed Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Adrift at Sea
Valspar
Very similar
Deep Charcoal
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Knoxville Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Knoxville Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Knoxville Gray are Brooding Storm by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.