Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore is an alluring, medium-dark blue-green with a heavy dose of gray. Despite its name, it reads as a moody, muted teal or slate that brings incredible depth and a dramatic yet grounded atmosphere to a room.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | HC-160 |
| HEX Code | #5E6C6C |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 15.68 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue-Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Slate |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Kitchen cabinets, home bars, exterior siding, cozy dens, accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: Soft morning light and warm brass pendants highlight the moody gray-green undertones of these kitchen cabinets.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused morning light layered with a warm glow from brass pendant lighting.
- Countertop Material:Honed Danby marble
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Backsplash:Tumbled stone
- Wall Color:Swiss Coffee
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Concept board: Dim speakeasy lighting casts deep shadows across the textured, dark gray-green fluted wood paneling of this home bar.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dim, moody, speakeasy-style ambient lighting casting deep, mysterious shadows.
- Key Materials:Smoked glass and dark walnut
- Hardware Finishes:Aged copper
- Architectural Detail:Fluted wood paneling
- Flooring:Black hexagon tile
Exterior color study: Overcast natural daylight brings out the rich green undertones of this dark gray exterior lap siding.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast, soft, flat natural daylight bringing out the deep green undertones.
- Trim Recommendation:Navajo White
- Roofing Material:Charcoal architectural shingles
- Key Materials:Natural stone veneer
- Hardware Finishes:Matte black
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Space visualization: Warm firelight creates a cocoon-like environment in this rustic modern den drenched in a dark gray-green hue.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm firelight mixed with low-wattage table lamps, creating a cocoon-like environment.
- Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched Knoxville Gray
- Key Materials:Cognac leather and wool tartan
- Hardware Finishes:Antique brass
- Vibe:Rustic modern
Color test: Bright afternoon sunlight casts sharp geometric shadows across this striking, moody gray-green fireplace accent wall.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright afternoon sunlight streaming through modern grid windows, casting sharp geometric shadows.
- Surrounding Walls:Classic Gray
- Key Materials:White boucle and black marble
- Hardware Finishes:Gunmetal
- Flooring:White oak herringbone
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