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Ref. #6A6E71 · 2124-20

Trout Gray

15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Trout Gray 2124-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6A6E71, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High-Speed Steel from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Trout Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A6E71
RGB106, 110, 113
LRV15.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Trout Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Trout 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 MooreTrout Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparHigh-Speed Steel

High-Speed Steel

Valspar

Nearly identical

Dark Ash

Behr

Nearly identical

Night Out

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cooled Graphite

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Improbable

PPG

Nearly identical

Sooty

Kilz

Very similar

Battleship Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Grafton Grey

Vista Paint

Very similar

Polished Pewter

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Mouse Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Trout Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Trout Gray

#6A6E71

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6F729F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Trout Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ashland Slate

Complement

Gibraltar Gray

Trout Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Potters Wheel

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Buttered Yam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Trout Gray.

Gray Shower

Benjamin Moore · 2125-30

#6E7479

Caldwell Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-124

#637168

Nightfall Sky

Benjamin Moore · CC-38

#706679

Stormy Sky

Benjamin Moore · 1616

#636669

Amherst Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-167

#767771

Rainy Afternoon

Benjamin Moore · 1575

#656C62

More gray colors from other brands

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

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Trout Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Trout Gray have?
Trout Gray by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Trout Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Trout Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Trout Gray are High-Speed Steel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dark Ash by Behr (a near-identical match), Platinum Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Trout 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 Trout Gray?
Trout Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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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