ColorplanBenjamin Moore Trout Gray (2124-20) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), 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 | 15.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #696D70 |
| RGB | 105, 109, 112 |
| HSL | 206°, 3%, 43% |
About Trout Gray
Trout Gray (2124-20) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 15, Trout Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Trout Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Ashland Slate (1608); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Trout Gray changes with the light
Trout 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
Trout Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Trout 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 Trout Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Trout Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Trout Gray in real homes
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Trout 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 2.8
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Trout Gray questions
What undertone does Trout Gray have?
Trout Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Trout Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Trout Gray a light or dark color?
Trout Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Trout 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 Trout Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Trout Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Trout Gray's undertone.
Where does Trout Gray work best?
Trout Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 15, Trout Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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