ColorplanBenjamin Moore Kitty Gray (1589) is a very dark cool gray with a green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). 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 | 14.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #646B68 |
| RGB | 100, 107, 104 |
| HSL | 154°, 3%, 41% |
About Kitty Gray
Kitty Gray (1589) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a green undertone. With an LRV of 14, Kitty Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Kitty Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Quarry Rock (1568); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Kitty Gray changes with the light
Kitty Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Kitty Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Kitty Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Kitty Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Kitty Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Kitty Gray in real homes
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Kitty 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
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Web Gray (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Kitty Gray questions
What undertone does Kitty Gray have?
Kitty Gray has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Kitty Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Kitty Gray a light or dark color?
Kitty Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Kitty Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Kitty Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Kitty Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Kitty Gray's undertone.
Where does Kitty Gray work best?
Kitty Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Kitty Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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