Benjamin Moore Tucker Gray (CW-705) is a deep cool gray with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 30. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), Farrow & Ball Plummett (No.272) and Behr Dark Pewter (PPU18-04). 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 | 30.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #909698 |
| RGB | 144, 150, 152 |
| HSL | 195°, 4%, 58% |
About Tucker Gray
Tucker Gray (CW-705) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 30, Tucker 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 Tucker Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Sweatshirt Gray (2126-40), it's warmer.
How Tucker Gray changes with the light
Tucker 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
Tucker Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Tucker 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 Tucker Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tucker Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Tucker Gray in real homes
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Tucker 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Manor House Gray (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tucker Gray questions
What undertone does Tucker Gray have?
Tucker Gray has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Tucker Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Tucker Gray a light or dark color?
Tucker Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Tucker 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 Tucker Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Plummett No.272 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (very close, ΔE 1.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tucker Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tucker Gray's undertone.
Where does Tucker Gray work best?
Tucker Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 30, Tucker 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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