ColorplanBenjamin Moore Delray Gray (1614) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray (No.265) and Behr Dark Pewter (PPU18-04). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 34.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9A9FA2 |
| RGB | 154, 159, 162 |
| HSL | 202°, 4%, 62% |
About Delray Gray
Delray Gray (1614) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 34, Delray Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Delray Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Pewter (2121-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Delray Gray changes with the light
Delray Gray has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Delray Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Delray Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Delray Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Delray Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Delray Gray in real homes
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Delray 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.0
Also close: Stardew (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Worsted (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Delray Gray questions
What undertone does Delray Gray have?
Delray Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Delray Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Delray Gray a light or dark color?
Delray Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Delray Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Delray Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Delray Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Delray Gray's undertone.
Where does Delray Gray work best?
Delray Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Delray Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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