Crisp white wainscoting and dark mahogany hardwood floors contrast beautifully with Benjamin Moore HC-162 (Hex #8A9696) in this elegant entryway.
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Brewster Gray HC-162

Benjamin Moore
LRV 29.97

Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray is a handsome, medium-toned blue-gray paint color. With an LRV of 29.97, this timeless historical hue features subtle green undertones, recalling ivy-covered stone buildings. It delivers a composed, tranquil atmosphere perfect for foyers, living rooms, and exterior accents.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU HC-162
HEX Code #8A9696
Light Reflectance (LRV) 29.97
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Blue
Hidden Undertones Green
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Foyers, living rooms, bedrooms, exterior siding, doors

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

A dual-pane conceptual board featuring a grand foyer with elegant blue-gray walls above a tactile material spread of checkered marble and woven rattan.

Concept board: This distinguished historical gray-blue graces grand foyer walls, perfectly complementing classic checkered marble and aged brass fixtures.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright entryway light from transom windows
  • Trim Color:BM Decorator's White
  • Flooring:Checkered marble
  • Accents:Woven rattan console
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged brass

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Decorator's White Benjamin Moore • CC-20
A digital conceptual board for Benjamin Moore Brewster Gray, displaying a transitional living room above a flat-lay of travertine stone and rust velvet.

Digital visualization: This muted slate hue envelops a transitional living space, offering a cool backdrop for warm rust velvet and travertine.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft afternoon sunlight
  • Key Materials:Travertine coffee table
  • Textiles:Oatmeal bouclé and rust velvet
  • Flooring:Wide-plank European oak
  • Vibe:Transitional elegance
A split digital visualization showing a cozy bedroom with a blue-gray board and batten accent wall, paired with a bottom section of percale and wool.

Material study: This calming blue-gray shade applied to board and batten paneling, creating an intimate bedroom setting with warm lamplight.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm evening lamplight
  • Trim Color:BM White Dove
  • Architectural Details:Board and batten paneling
  • Textiles:Crisp white percale and charcoal wool
  • Accents:Matte black sconces

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White Dove Benjamin Moore • OC-17
A composite digital layout presenting historic blue-gray wood siding on top and a material board of white brick, black louvers, and slate tile below.

Exterior rendering: This authentic historical blue-gray covers traditional wood siding, contrasting beautifully with crisp white trim and black louvered shutters.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Clear midday sunlight
  • Trim Color:BM Chantilly Lace
  • Key Materials:White brick accents
  • Accents:Black louvered shutters
  • Roofing:Slate tiles

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Chantilly Lace Benjamin Moore • OC-65
A split conceptual board showcasing a solid wood front door painted blue-gray above a flat-lay of bluestone pavers and aged bronze hardware.

Digital color test: This welcoming slate blue coats a solid wood front door, harmonizing with natural bluestone pavers and weathered terracotta planters.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Dappled shade under a porch
  • Siding Color:BM Revere Pewter
  • Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
  • Accents:Potted olive trees in terracotta
  • Flooring:Bluestone pavers

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Revere Pewter Benjamin Moore • HC-172

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