Ref. #6B726B · 1581
Millstone Gray
16%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Millstone Gray Technical Profile
What color is Millstone Gray? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #6B726B. Colors similar to Millstone Gray include Hirshfield's Billowing Smoke, Vista Paint Billowing Smoke, Behr Kindling. Millstone Gray has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Millstone Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Millstone Gray pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Millstone Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Millstone Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Millstone Gray
#6B726B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70A088
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Millstone Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Millstone 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 Millstone 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.
Millstone Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Millstone Gray have?
Millstone Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Millstone Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Billowing Smoke by Hirshfield's (#6E726A), Billowing Smoke by Vista Paint (#6B6F67), Kindling by Behr (#696E65). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Millstone Gray?
Millstone Gray has an LRV of 16.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Millstone Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.