ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Huskie (1473) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray (No.88) and Behr Ashes (UL260-9). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 45.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B6B4AC |
| RGB | 182, 180, 172 |
| HSL | 48°, 6%, 69% |
About Gray Huskie
Gray Huskie (1473) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 46, Gray Huskie has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Huskie'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. It's very close to La Paloma Gray (1551); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gray Huskie changes with the light
Gray Huskie has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Gray Huskie will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gray Huskie 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 Gray Huskie close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Huskie will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gray Huskie in real homes
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Gray Huskie 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 1.8
Also close: Magnetic Gray (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Purbeck Stone (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Huskie questions
What undertone does Gray Huskie have?
Gray Huskie has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gray Huskie's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gray Huskie a light or dark color?
Gray Huskie has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Gray Huskie has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gray Huskie in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mindful Gray SW 7016 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray No.88 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Ashes UL260-9 (very close, ΔE 1.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Huskie?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Huskie's undertone.
Where does Gray Huskie work best?
Gray Huskie works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 46, Gray Huskie has visible color without darkening a room much.
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