ColorplanBenjamin Moore Anchor Gray (2126-30) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (SW 6251), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 11.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C6167 |
| RGB | 92, 97, 103 |
| HSL | 213°, 6%, 38% |
About Anchor Gray
Anchor Gray (2126-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 12, Anchor Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Anchor Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Ocean Floor (1630), it's darker.
How Anchor Gray changes with the light
Anchor Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Anchor Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Anchor Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Anchor Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Anchor Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Anchor Gray in real homes
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Anchor Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Web Gray (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Anchor Gray questions
What undertone does Anchor Gray have?
Anchor Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Anchor Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Anchor Gray a light or dark color?
Anchor Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Anchor Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Anchor Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace SW 6251 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Anchor Gray?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Anchor Gray's undertone.
Where does Anchor Gray work best?
Anchor Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Anchor Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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