ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lead Gray (2131-30) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna (SW 7625), Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). 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 | 7.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #434E52 |
| RGB | 67, 78, 82 |
| HSL | 196°, 10%, 29% |
About Lead Gray
Lead Gray (2131-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 7, Lead Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Lead 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 Stonecutter (2135-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lead Gray changes with the light
Lead 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
Lead Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Lead 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 Lead Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Lead Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lead Gray in real homes
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Lead 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 2.0
Also close: Cyberspace (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lead Gray questions
What undertone does Lead Gray have?
Lead Gray has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lead Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lead Gray a light or dark color?
Lead Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Lead 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 Lead Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna SW 7625 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lead Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lead Gray's undertone.
Where does Lead Gray work best?
Lead Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Lead Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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