Queen's CC-950 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7D829E, estimated LRV 23 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gothic Amethyst from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #7D829E · CC-950
Queen's
23%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Queen's Technical Profile
HEX Code#7D829E
RGB125, 130, 158
Estimated LRV22.8
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Queen's
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen's
#7D829E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9385AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen's
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen's 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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Queen's — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Queen's have?
Queen's by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) 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 Queen's from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen's are Gothic Amethyst by Behr (a close digital match), Aster Eve by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Intrigue by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Queen's'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 Queen's?
Queen's has a estimated lightness value of 22.8, 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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