ColorplanBenjamin Moore Powell Gray (CW-665) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (SW 6251) and Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26). 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 | 12.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5A656C |
| RGB | 90, 101, 108 |
| HSL | 203°, 9%, 39% |
About Powell Gray
Powell Gray (CW-665) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 13, Powell Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Powell 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. Next to Ocean Floor (1630), it's cooler.
How Powell Gray changes with the light
Powell 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
Powell Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Powell 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 Powell Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Powell Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Powell Gray in real homes
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Powell 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 1.6
Also close: Needlepoint Navy (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Powell Gray questions
What undertone does Powell Gray have?
Powell Gray has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Powell Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Powell Gray a light or dark color?
Powell Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Powell 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 Powell Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Outerspace SW 6251 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Powell Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Powell Gray's undertone.
Where does Powell Gray work best?
Powell Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Powell Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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