ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Shower (2125-30) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 17. For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 16.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6D7378 |
| RGB | 109, 115, 120 |
| HSL | 207°, 5%, 45% |
About Gray Shower
Gray Shower (2125-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 17, Gray Shower absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Gray Shower read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Ashland Slate (1608), it's lighter.
How Gray Shower changes with the light
Gray Shower 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
Gray Shower has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Gray Shower 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 Shower close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Shower looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gray Shower in real homes
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Gray Shower 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 5.1
Also close: Distance (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: De Nimes (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Shower questions
What undertone does Gray Shower have?
Gray Shower has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Gray Shower read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Gray Shower a light or dark color?
Gray Shower has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Gray Shower absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gray Shower in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Shower?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Shower's undertone.
Where does Gray Shower work best?
Gray Shower works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 17, Gray Shower absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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