Is Edgecomb Gray gray or beige?
Despite the name, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) reads as a light, warm greige, closer to beige than gray in most rooms. It comes from Benjamin Moore's Historical Colors collection and is often chosen as a lighter, softer alternative to Revere Pewter.
The measurements back that up. Its yellow–blue figure (b*) is +8.2, warmer than Revere Pewter (+7.6) and much warmer than gray-leaning greiges like Agreeable Gray (+5.7). Its green–red figure (a*) is −0.5, essentially neutral. So Edgecomb Gray is a warm, sandy greige with no pink or green cast to worry about.
Edgecomb Gray LRV and light
Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63.09: light enough for whole houses and smaller rooms, with enough color to show against white trim.
Grayer greige; warmth softens
Warm, light beige
Warm in the morning, grayer later
Soft gray by day, warm at sunset
Simulated from the manufacturer's color values. Always test a sample in your own light.
In north light the gray side comes forward, which is when it looks most like its name. In south and west light it leans clearly beige.
Best uses for Edgecomb Gray
Edgecomb Gray is a dependable whole-house neutral for homes with warm floors and finishes, and it flatters bedrooms, living rooms and hallways. On kitchen cabinets it gives a light, warm greige that pairs well with white counters. Outside, in Benjamin Moore exterior paint, it reads as a light sandy greige that suits brick, stone and white trim.
When to avoid Edgecomb Gray
Skip Edgecomb Gray if your floors or tile are cool gray: with a yellow–blue value of +8.1 it reads beige next to them. It is also not the color for anyone who wants walls to look clearly gray. In that case Repose Gray (SW 7015) or Gray Owl is a better starting point.
Edgecomb Gray hex code, RGB and LRV
Benjamin Moore lists Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) as hex #D9D3C4, RGB 217, 211, 196 and LRV 63.09.
Edgecomb Gray coordinating and complementary colors
Benjamin Moore's coordinating colors for Edgecomb Gray:
White Heron gives clean, bright trim. Pashmina is a deeper warm greige for an accent wall or exterior body, and Boothbay Gray, a soft blue-gray, is a natural complementary color: its coolness balances Edgecomb Gray's warmth in an adjoining room, on a front door or in fabrics. Dove Wing works as a lighter wall color nearby.
Colors similar to Edgecomb Gray
Natural Cream is Edgecomb Gray's closest Benjamin Moore neighbor (ΔE 0.7), slightly lighter. In Sherwin-Williams, Dumpling and Accolade are the nearest we measured.
| Color | Brand | LRV | Difference (ΔE) | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Cream OC-14 | Benjamin Moore | 64.8 | 0.7 | Review |
| Pale Oak OC-20 | Benjamin Moore | 68.6 | 2.2 | Comparison |
| Balboa Mist OC-27 | Benjamin Moore | 65.5 | 2.2 | Review |
| Dumpling SW 9616 | Sherwin-Williams | 63.5 | 1.2 | — |
| Accolade SW 9516 | Sherwin-Williams | 62.1 | 1.2 | — |
| Grecian Ivory SW 7541 | Sherwin-Williams | 63.2 | 1.7 | — |
ΔE is the CIEDE2000 color difference between the two manufacturer colors: around 1 is barely visible; 2–3 is visible when the chips sit side by side.
If you are deciding between the two most popular light Benjamin Moore greiges, see Edgecomb Gray vs Pale Oak: Pale Oak is lighter and less beige.
Edgecomb Gray FAQs
Is Edgecomb Gray gray or beige?
It reads as a light, warm greige, closer to beige than gray in most rooms. Its yellow–blue value of +8.2 is warmer than Revere Pewter.
What are the undertones of Edgecomb Gray?
Warm and sandy, with no pink or green cast (green–red −0.5).
What is the LRV of Edgecomb Gray?
63.09, according to Benjamin Moore.
What is the hex code for Edgecomb Gray?
#D9D3C4, which is RGB 217, 211, 196.
What colors go with Edgecomb Gray?
Benjamin Moore pairs it with Boothbay Gray, White Heron, Pashmina and Dove Wing. White Heron is a clean trim choice.
Is Edgecomb Gray lighter than Revere Pewter?
Yes. Edgecomb Gray has an LRV of 63.09 against Revere Pewter's 55.05, and it is slightly warmer.
Is it Edgecomb Gray or Edgecomb Grey?
Benjamin Moore spells it Edgecomb Gray, code HC-173.