ColorplanJockey Hollow Gray
HC-108 · Benjamin Moore
Formerly Sandy Hook Gray
LRV 39 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Benjamin Moore Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. It was formerly called Sandy Hook Gray, a name older chips and brochures may still show. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Chatroom (SW 6171), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Granite Boulder (790D-4). 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 | 39.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AEA897 |
| RGB | 174, 168, 151 |
| HSL | 44°, 12%, 64% |
About Jockey Hollow Gray
Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 39, Jockey Hollow Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jockey Hollow Gray'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 Kid Gloves (CSP-175); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Jockey Hollow Gray changes with the light
Jockey Hollow Gray 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
Jockey Hollow Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Jockey Hollow 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 Jockey Hollow Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Jockey Hollow Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Jockey Hollow Gray in real homes
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Jockey Hollow 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 1.2
Also close: Svelte Sage (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Hardwick White (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Jockey Hollow Gray questions
Is Jockey Hollow Gray the same color as Sandy Hook Gray?
Yes. Benjamin Moore renamed Sandy Hook Gray to Jockey Hollow Gray; the code (HC-108) and the color itself did not change. Older paint chips, fan decks and brochures may still show Sandy Hook Gray.
What undertone does Jockey Hollow Gray have?
Jockey Hollow Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Jockey Hollow Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Jockey Hollow Gray a light or dark color?
Jockey Hollow Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Jockey Hollow 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 Jockey Hollow Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Chatroom SW 6171 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Jockey Hollow Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Jockey Hollow Gray's undertone.
Where does Jockey Hollow Gray work best?
Jockey Hollow Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Jockey Hollow 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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