Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) records 59.34% LRV and 81.7 L*_HK lightness (#CACBC5, RGB 202/203/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.46, a*=-1.43, b*=2.87, C*=3.21, h°=116.5°) place HC-170 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Stonington Gray (HC-170) are Behr Silver City (MQ2-59, ΔE=0.86) and Sherwin-Williams Front Porch (SW 7651, ΔE=0.66).
Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, #CACBC5) 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) | Stonington Gray (HC-170) | #CACBC5 | 59.34% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Silver City (MQ2-59) | #C8C8C2 | 57% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.86 (98.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Mexican Silver (QE-49) | #CECEC8 | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.93 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Front Porch (SW 7651) | #CCCCC5 | 60.11% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Silver Strand (SW 7057) | #C8CBC4 | 59.01% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.17 (97.5%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.86 match for HC-170: Silver City (MQ2-59) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Stonington Gray (HC-170) with matched C*=3.19 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for HC-170: Mexican Silver (QE-49) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Stonington Gray (HC-170) with matched C*=3.17 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for HC-170: Paving Stones (PPF-16) delivers identical 60% reflectance to HC-170 with +1.04 higher C*=4.25 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for HC-170: Front Porch (SW 7651) delivers identical 60.11% reflectance to HC-170 with matched C*=3.7 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.17 equivalent for HC-170: Silver Strand (SW 7057) delivers identical 59.01% reflectance to HC-170 with +0.67 higher C*=3.88 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.22 equivalent for HC-170: Lattice (SW 7654) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Stonington Gray (HC-170) with +1.01 higher C*=4.22 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Stonington Gray (#CACBC5, LRV 59.34%).
Stonington Gray (HC-170, b*=2.87) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Stonington Gray
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-170 (2700K shifts to #E7C4A7)
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Code HC-170 (Stonington Gray) reflects 59.34% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) registers J'=83.8, a'=-2.15, and b'=2.28 with HSL (70°, 5%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.7 L*_HK. Because HC-170 carries a*=-1.43 red-green and b*=2.87 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.21, Stonington Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-170 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Stonington Gray (HC-170) holds its native #D1CABD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-170 adapts to #D8C8B4; at 3500K halogen, Stonington Gray transitions to #DDC7AF; at 3000K residential LED, HC-170 warms to #E2C6AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Stonington Gray (HC-170) settles at #E7C4A7.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, #CACBC5), Behr Silver City (MQ2-59, #C8C8C2, LRV 57%) scores ΔE2000=0.86 and CAM16=1.03, followed by Mexican Silver (QE-49, ΔE=0.93). In Sherwin-Williams, Front Porch (SW 7651, #CCCCC5, LRV 60.11%) achieves ΔE2000=0.66 ahead of Silver Strand (SW 7057, ΔE=1.17). Coordinate HC-170 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Wedding Veil (2125-70) trim, Winter White (2140-70) hallways, and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.34% (#CACBC5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.7 L*_HK.
At 59.34% reflectance, Stonington Gray (HC-170) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.46) to hold its #CACBC5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.46, a*=-1.43, b*=2.87) classifies Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.21 chroma and h°=116.5° hue.
Pair Stonington Gray (HC-170) with North & East Windows for HC-170 (59.34% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Stonington Gray. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-170 shifts from #CACBC5 toward #E7C4A7.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, #CACBC5) are Behr Silver City (MQ2-59, #C8C8C2) at ΔE2000=0.86 and Sherwin-Williams Front Porch (SW 7651, #CCCCC5) at ΔE2000=0.66.
Both MQ2-59 and SW 7651 matches are verified against Stonington Gray (HC-170) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, LRV 59.34%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Wedding Veil (2125-70, #EEF0EE, LRV 86.67%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Wedding Veil (2125-70) with Stonington Gray (HC-170) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.