Oxford Gray by Benjamin Moore is a handsome, muted blue-gray that brings a sharp, tailored look to any space. With its restrained chroma and cool slate undertones, it serves as a versatile, medium-deep neutral that feels both classic and contemporary.
Will Oxford Gray clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 2128-40 |
| HEX Code | #8290A0 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 28.78 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Slate |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, cabinetry, accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This cool slate gray hue applied to living room walls, paired with warm cognac leather.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Clear, bright midday sunlight.
- Trim Color:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
- Flooring:Ash wood
- Key Textiles:Cognac leather and wool rugs
- Metal Finishes:Matte black
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A calming blue-gray shade illuminating bedroom walls, complemented by white oak and chunky knit blankets.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, dappled morning light filtering through sheer curtains.
- Ceiling Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Flooring:White oak
- Key Textiles:Chunky knit blankets and washed linen
- Styling Pro Tips:Keep wall art minimal to let the slate blue tone breathe.
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital layout: This serene slate tone enhancing a spa-like bathroom with white subway tile wainscoting.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool, bright daylight reflecting off tile surfaces.
- Key Materials:Terrazzo flooring and white subway tile
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
- Wood Tones:Teak wood
- Vibe:Spa-like and serene.
Concept board: A sophisticated blue-gray finish applied to kitchen cabinetry, contrasting beautifully with thick Calacatta marble countertops.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm under-cabinet LED and ambient natural light.
- Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist
- Countertops:Calacatta marble
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Flooring:Wide plank oak
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: This bold slate blue applied to an accent wall, accented by mid-century modern teak furniture.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic, directional spotlighting highlighting the wall texture.
- Main Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Flooring:Polished concrete
- Furniture:Mid-century modern teak
- Metal Finishes:Blackened steel
Complementary Paint Colors
Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Oxford Gray in real rooms.Interior Entry Hallway
"The cool slate-blue undertones pair handsomely with blonde oak and black hardware, but risk competing with the dark charcoal accent wall situated along the same sightline."