ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gargoyle (1546) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 18. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 18.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7C7567 |
| RGB | 124, 117, 103 |
| HSL | 40°, 9%, 45% |
About Gargoyle
Gargoyle (1546) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 18, Gargoyle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gargoyle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Cromwell Gray (HC-103), it's cooler.
How Gargoyle changes with the light
Gargoyle has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Gargoyle's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gargoyle will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gargoyle in real homes
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Gargoyle 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 2.3
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gargoyle questions
What undertone does Gargoyle have?
Gargoyle has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gargoyle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gargoyle a light or dark color?
Gargoyle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Gargoyle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gargoyle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gargoyle?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gargoyle's undertone.
Where does Gargoyle work best?
Gargoyle works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 18, Gargoyle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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