
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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