ColorplanBenjamin Moore Porringer Gray (2121-40) is a mid-tone neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246), Farrow & Ball Skylight (No.205) and Behr Light Drizzle (N480-1). 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 | 57.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3C8CB |
| RGB | 195, 200, 203 |
| HSL | 202°, 7%, 78% |
About Porringer Gray
Porringer Gray (2121-40) is a mid-tone neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 57, Porringer Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Porringer Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Metallic Silver (2132-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Porringer Gray changes with the light
Porringer 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
Porringer Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Porringer 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 Porringer Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Porringer Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Porringer Gray in real homes
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Porringer 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 2.1
Also close: Upward (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Porringer Gray questions
What undertone does Porringer Gray have?
Porringer Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Porringer Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Porringer Gray a light or dark color?
Porringer Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Porringer Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Porringer Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Skylight No.205 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Light Drizzle N480-1 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Porringer Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Porringer Gray's undertone.
Where does Porringer Gray work best?
Porringer Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 57, Porringer Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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