ColorplanBenjamin Moore New Hope Gray (2130-50) is a deep blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Daphne (SW 9151), Farrow & Ball Kittiwake (No.307) and Behr Calming Space (ICC-45). 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 | Blue |
| LRV | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9CA8B3 |
| RGB | 156, 168, 179 |
| HSL | 209°, 13%, 66% |
About New Hope Gray
New Hope Gray (2130-50) is a deep, soft blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 38, New Hope Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes New Hope Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Comet (1628), it's lighter.
How New Hope Gray changes with the light
New Hope Gray 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
New Hope Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
New Hope 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 New Hope Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
New Hope Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See New Hope Gray in real homes
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New Hope 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.
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New Hope Gray questions
What undertone does New Hope Gray have?
New Hope Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes New Hope Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is New Hope Gray a light or dark color?
New Hope Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, New Hope 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 New Hope Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (close, ΔE 4.7); Farrow & Ball: Kittiwake No.307 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Calming Space ICC-45 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with New Hope Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share New Hope Gray's undertone.
Where does New Hope Gray work best?
New Hope Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, New Hope 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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