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Ref. #AFA998 · HC-108

Sandy Hook Gray

40%LRV Value
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Sandy Hook Gray HC-108 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AFA998, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Well-Crafted from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sandy Hook Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#AFA998
RGB175, 169, 152
LRV39.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Sandy Hook Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sandy Hook 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 MooreSandy Hook Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWell-Crafted

Well-Crafted

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Artemis

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mountain Shade

Behr

Nearly identical

Gateway Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Shale Ridge

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Aldabra

PPG

Nearly identical

Homespun Linen

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Khaki

Kilz

Nearly identical

Historic Shade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sandy Hook Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sandy Hook Gray

#AFA998

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sandy Hook Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Potter'S Clay Beige

Complement

Winter Twilight

Sandy Hook Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sandy Hook Gray.

Nantucket Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-111

#B0AC94

Brandon Beige

Benjamin Moore · 977

#B0A690

Rockport Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-105

#A9A396

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Ranchwood

Benjamin Moore · CC-500

#AEA391

Weekend Getaway

Benjamin Moore · 473

#A6AB93

More gray colors from other brands

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

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Sandy Hook Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sandy Hook Gray have?
Sandy Hook Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Sandy Hook Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sandy Hook Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sandy Hook Gray are Well-Crafted by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Artemis by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mountain Shade by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook Gray?
Sandy Hook Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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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