Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) records 48.7% LRV and 75.5 L*_HK lightness (#B8BAB6, RGB 184/186/182). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=75.26, a*=-1.44, b*=1.78, C*=2.29, h°=129°) place HC-169 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Coventry Gray (HC-169) are Behr Lunar Surface (N460-3, ΔE=0.71) and Sherwin-Williams Gray Clouds (SW 7658, ΔE=1.26).
Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169, #B8BAB6) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Coventry Gray (HC-169) | #B8BAB6 | 48.7% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Lunar Surface (N460-3) | #B6B9B6 | 48% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Classic Silver (PPU18-11) | #B9B9B4 | 48% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.04 (97.8%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Gray Clouds (SW 7658) | #B7B7B2 | 47.18% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.26 (97.4%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Argos (SW 7065) | #BDBDB7 | 50.67% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.53 (96.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for HC-169: Lunar Surface (N460-3) delivers identical 48% reflectance to HC-169 with matched C*=1.98 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.04 equivalent for HC-169: Classic Silver (PPU18-11) delivers identical 48% reflectance to HC-169 with matched C*=2.69 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.06 equivalent for HC-169: Quiet Time (T18-19) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Coventry Gray (HC-169) with matched C*=2.63 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.26 equivalent for HC-169: Gray Clouds (SW 7658) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Coventry Gray (HC-169) with matched C*=2.7 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.53 equivalent for HC-169: Argos (SW 7065) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Coventry Gray (HC-169) with +0.93 higher C*=3.22 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.69 equivalent for HC-169: Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Coventry Gray (HC-169) with +1.51 higher C*=3.8 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Coventry Gray (#B8BAB6, LRV 48.7%).
Coventry Gray (HC-169, b*=1.78) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HC-169
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-169 (2700K shifts to #D3B49A)
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Code HC-169 (Coventry Gray) reflects 48.7% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) registers J'=78.0, a'=-2.45, and b'=1.40 with HSL (90°, 3%, 72%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 75.5 L*_HK. Because HC-169 carries a*=-1.44 red-green and b*=1.78 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.29, Coventry Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-169 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Coventry Gray (HC-169) holds its native #BFB9AE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-169 adapts to #C5B8A7; at 3500K halogen, Coventry Gray transitions to #C9B6A2; at 3000K residential LED, HC-169 warms to #CFB59D; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Coventry Gray (HC-169) settles at #D3B49A.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169, #B8BAB6), Behr Lunar Surface (N460-3, #B6B9B6, LRV 48%) scores ΔE2000=0.71 and CAM16=0.87, followed by Classic Silver (PPU18-11, ΔE=1.04). In Sherwin-Williams, Gray Clouds (SW 7658, #B7B7B2, LRV 47.18%) achieves ΔE2000=1.26 ahead of Argos (SW 7065, ΔE=1.53). Coordinate HC-169 with Ice Mist (2123-70) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Graytint (1611) hallways, and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray.
Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 48.7% (#B8BAB6) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 75.5 L*_HK.
At 48.7% reflectance, Coventry Gray (HC-169) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=75.26) to hold its #B8BAB6 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=75.26, a*=-1.44, b*=1.78) classifies Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=2.29 chroma and h°=129° hue.
Pair Coventry Gray (HC-169) with North & East Windows for HC-169 (48.7% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HC-169. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-169 shifts from #B8BAB6 toward #D3B49A.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169, #B8BAB6) are Behr Lunar Surface (N460-3, #B6B9B6) at ΔE2000=0.71 and Sherwin-Williams Gray Clouds (SW 7658, #B7B7B2) at ΔE2000=1.26.
Both N460-3 and SW 7658 matches are verified against Coventry Gray (HC-169) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169, LRV 48.7%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Coventry Gray (HC-169) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.