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Ref. #98A09C · HC-164

Puritan Gray

34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Puritan Gray HC-164 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #98A09C, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brampton Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Puritan Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#98A09C
RGB152, 160, 156
LRV34.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Puritan Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Puritan 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 MoorePuritan Gray
Nearly identical
BehrBrampton Gray

Brampton Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Light Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stone Cold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Seafoam Storm

Valspar

Nearly identical

Steel Curtain

PPG

Nearly identical

Cannon Ball

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pussy Willow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Earl Grey

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Antiquated Pewter

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Signal Grey

RAL

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Oval Room Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Puritan Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Puritan Gray

#98A09C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85ADAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Puritan Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cannon Ball

Complement

Jet Gray

Puritan Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Melrose Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot Lips

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Puritan Gray.

Sweatshirt Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2126-40

#939A9F

Storm

Benjamin Moore · AF-700

#A0A19F

Sterling Silver

Benjamin Moore · 1461

#A19F9E

Vintage Pewter

Benjamin Moore · CSP-110

#A19F98

Grenadier Pond

Benjamin Moore · 698

#91A494

Willow Creek

Benjamin Moore · 1468

#A39E97

More gray colors from other brands

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

Shade‐Grown

Sherwin-Williams · 6188

#4E5147

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Puritan Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Puritan Gray have?
Puritan 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 Puritan Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Puritan Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Puritan Gray are Brampton Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Light Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Stone Cold by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Puritan 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 Puritan Gray?
Puritan Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.2, 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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