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Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173)

Best Sellergreige

HEX

#D3CDBF

RGB

211, 205, 191

LRV

63

Code

HC-173

Overview

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is a neutral greige paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63. Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious. This best-selling shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Modern Farmhouse design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #D3CDBF | RGB: 211, 205, 191
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 63 — Light — keeps rooms feeling airy and spacious
  • Undertone: Neutral — balanced, works with warm and cool accents
  • Color family: Greige
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
  • Design styles: Modern Farmhouse, Scandinavian, Transitional

Why Choose This Color

  • Edgecomb Gray is one of the most searched Benjamin Moore colors for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 63, it reflects significant light, making spaces feel larger
  • The neutral undertone makes it adaptable to any lighting condition
  • Interior designers frequently recommend Edgecomb Gray for Modern Farmhouse and Scandinavian aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Edgecomb Gray with a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch before committing — colors look different under various lighting
  2. 2Observe the sample at different times of day: morning (cool light), afternoon (warm light), and evening (artificial light)
  3. 3Consider the room's orientation: north-facing rooms make colors appear cooler, south-facing rooms warmer
  4. 4Pair with a darker trim color for contrast
  5. 5For the best coverage, use Benjamin Moore's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

benjamin-mooregreigeneutrallrv-63living-roombedroombathroomkitchenmodern-farmhousescandinaviantransitional

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is a neutral greige paint color with an LRV of 63. It's one of the brand's best-selling colors, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.