Kingsport Gray HC-86 Matches | Benjamin Moore

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Kingsport Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-86

A versatile taupe that delivers understated drama.

Hex
#948674published
LRV
25.05published
Status
Current
About this data

Published digital swatch. Manufacturer-published LRV.

Compared with CIEDE2000

Closest matches in other brands

One closest active color per manufacturer

11 closest brand matches loaded.

Curio GrayHGTV Home · HGSW0024ΔE 1.24near-exactLRV 26The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.

The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.

Lightness+1.25candidate minus target
Chroma+0.25candidate minus target
Hue−0.50candidate minus target
LRV+0.95candidate minus target
Curio GraySherwin-Williams · SW 0024ΔE 1.24near-exactLRV 26.03The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Lightness+1.25candidate minus target
Chroma+0.25candidate minus target
Hue−0.50candidate minus target
LRV+0.98candidate minus target
Zesty CorianderDunn-Edwards · DEBN74ΔE 1.29near-exactLRV 24The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.

The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.

Lightness−0.52candidate minus target
Chroma+0.71candidate minus target
Hue+1.22candidate minus target
LRV−1.05candidate minus target
Rocky RidgeBehr · ECC-25-1ΔE 1.29near-exactLRV 25Nearly the same lightness, more muted.

Nearly the same lightness, more muted.

Lightness+0.36candidate minus target
Chroma−1.67candidate minus target
Hue−0.63candidate minus target
LRV−0.05candidate minus target
Stone ManorValspar · 6006-2AΔE 1.48near-exactLRV 26.1The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.

Lightness+1.32candidate minus target
Chroma+1.01candidate minus target
Hue−0.64candidate minus target
LRV+1.05candidate minus target
Mouse's BackFarrow & Ball · No.40ΔE 1.83near-exactLRV 25.57The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.

Lightness+0.93candidate minus target
Chroma+0.41candidate minus target
Hue+1.77candidate minus target
LRV+0.52candidate minus target
Bear CubGlidden / PPG · PPG1000-5ΔE 2.18very closeLRV 23.54The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.

Lightness−1.07candidate minus target
Chroma−2.47candidate minus target
Hue+1.09candidate minus target
LRV−1.51candidate minus target

This exact code and swatch is sold under Glidden / PPG; it occupies one result slot.

Shelled NutDutch Boy · 419-5DBΔE 2.83very closeLRV 22The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.

Lightness−2.69candidate minus target
Chroma+1.84candidate minus target
Hue+0.48candidate minus target
LRV−3.05candidate minus target
Reclaimed WoodMagnolia Home · JG-124ΔE 4.84closeLRV 25.17The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.

Lightness+0.55candidate minus target
Chroma−6.06candidate minus target
Hue+2.32candidate minus target
LRV+0.12candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

Dirty ChaiClare · Dirty ChaiΔE 5.37noticeably differentLRV 19.95The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.

The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.

Lightness−4.91candidate minus target
Chroma−3.75candidate minus target
Hue−0.25candidate minus target
LRV−5.10candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 100% sampling confidence.

SENTIMENTAL REASONSBackdrop · SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 7.02noticeably differentLRV 30.23The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.

Lightness+5.17candidate minus target
Chroma−4.49candidate minus target
Hue−4.70candidate minus target
LRV+5.18candidate minus target

Digital swatch sampled from a manufacturer image · 99% sampling confidence.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.