Platinum Gray
HC-179 by Benjamin Moore
Also sold as PM-7
Hex #A8A9A3 · LRV 39.64 · neutral gray
How popular is Platinum Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 620 searches a month in the USAbout the same on the previous 12 months.
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About Platinum Gray
Platinum Gray is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 39.64 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
Benjamin Moore also lists this same color under code PM-7.
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The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Platinum Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Platinum Gray
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- HC-179
- Hex
- #A8A9A3
- RGB
- 168, 169, 163
- HSL
- 70, 3%, 65%
- CMYK
- 1, 0, 4, 34Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 69.0, -1.5, 3.0
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-platinum-gray
- LRV
- 39.64 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.