Honed soapstone countertops and a white farmhouse sink perfectly complement the classic kitchen cabinetry finished in Benjamin Moore HC-106 (Hex #867F69).
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Crownsville Gray HC-106

Benjamin Moore
LRV 21.96

Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray HC-106 is a dignified, deep greenish-brown paint color. Functioning as a dark, earthy olive neutral, it brings a sense of historic elegance and grounded warmth to exteriors, home offices, and custom cabinetry.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU HC-106
HEX Code #867F69
Light Reflectance (LRV) 21.96
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Brown
Hidden Undertones Olive Green
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Exteriors, home offices, living rooms, kitchen cabinets, mudrooms

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A conceptual split layout showcasing an olive-gray farmhouse exterior on top and a tactile arrangement of bronze metal roofing and boxwood on the bottom.

Exterior visualization: A sophisticated muted olive-brown siding tested under crisp midday sunlight, paired with a dark bronze metal roof.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Crisp, clear midday sunlight
  • Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White (OC-117)
  • Roofing:Standing seam metal roof in dark bronze
  • Architectural Style:Modern Farmhouse
  • Landscaping:Lush green boxwoods

Complementary Paint Colors

Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117
A dual-section digital board displaying a greenish-gray workspace over a lower section containing burl wood veneer and white shearling samples.

Concept board: Observing this complex earthy tone as a backdrop for a striking burl wood desk and plush shearling textures.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Diffused morning sunlight
  • Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White (OC-117)
  • Key Materials:Burl wood desk, shearling accent chair
  • Hardware Finishes:Polished nickel
  • Styling Pro Tips:Add large leafy botanicals to complement the olive undertones

Complementary Paint Colors

Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117
A split digital conceptual board featuring a Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray living room above a textured flat-lay of cognac leather and Persian rug fragments.

Digital visualization: This rich khaki-gray hue enveloping a living space, perfectly complementing a cognac leather sofa and vintage textiles.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm, late afternoon sunbeams
  • Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White (OC-117)
  • Furniture:Cognac leather sofa
  • Textiles:Vintage Persian rug with muted greens and rusts
  • Flooring:Medium-toned walnut

Complementary Paint Colors

Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117
A conceptual composite presenting olive-toned shaker cabinetry above a textured baseline holding dark soapstone and reclaimed terracotta tile samples.

Kitchen visualization: Testing this moody green-taupe on shaker cabinets under bright skylights, grounded by rustic terracotta tile floors.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright, even overhead skylight
  • Coordinating Wall Color:BM Simply White (OC-117)
  • Countertop:Soapstone
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged brass cup pulls
  • Flooring:Reclaimed terracotta tiles

Complementary Paint Colors

Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117
A split digital layout highlighting a muted brown-green mudroom above a physical flat-lay of slate flagstone and woven rattan.

Material study: A versatile earthy shade applied to built-in mudroom cubbies, contrasting beautifully with cool slate flagstone flooring.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Cool, indirect natural light
  • Trim Recommendation:BM Simply White (OC-117)
  • Flooring:Slate flagstone
  • Millwork Style:Built-in cubbies with beadboard backing
  • Hardware Finishes:Matte black

Complementary Paint Colors

Simply White Benjamin Moore • OC-117

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