Benjamin Moore Puritan Gray (HC-164) is a dignified, mid-tone blue-gray with subtle green undertones. Part of the Historical Collection, this cool and calming neutral balances beautifully with both light and dark hues, bringing a timeless, sophisticated depth to any room.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | HC-164 |
| HEX Code | #979F9B |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 34.29 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Silver |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Dining rooms, bedrooms, exterior siding, cabinets, home offices |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A sophisticated mid-tone gray covering dining room walls, enriched by a warm evening chandelier glow and heavy linen drapes.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm evening chandelier glow
- Trim Recommendation:BM Decorator's White
- Furniture Wood:Dark walnut
- Accent Material:Smoked glass
- Textiles:Heavy linen drapes
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: This cool coastal gray hue applied to bedroom walls, harmonizing with light gray wash oak floors and overcast daylight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft overcast daylight
- Coordinating Color:BM Hale Navy
- Textiles:Chunky wool knit, percale cotton
- Flooring:Light gray wash oak
- Vibe:Cozy coastal
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital color test: A timeless gray shade applied to exterior siding, sharply contrasted by crisp morning sunlight and a black front door.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning sunlight
- Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White
- Door Color:BM Black Beauty
- Hardscaping:Bluestone pavers
- Architectural Style:Modern Craftsman
Complementary Paint Colors
Material palette: This muted gray tone painted on kitchen base cabinets, grounded by hexagon terracotta tile and bright overhead daylight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright overhead daylight
- Cabinet Paint:BM Puritan Gray
- Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
- Countertops:Honed soapstone
- Flooring:Hexagon terracotta tile
Complementary Paint Colors
Color application: A focused gray wall color framing a home office, highlighted by directional window light and warm cognac leather seating.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Directional window light
- Coordinating Color:BM Revere Pewter
- Furniture Wood:Ebonized oak
- Key Materials:Cognac leather, gunmetal
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate a cognac leather desk chair
Complementary Paint Colors
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