Classic Gray
OC-23 by Benjamin Moore
Also sold as 1548
Hex #E3E0D7 · LRV 73.67 · neutral beige
How popular is Classic Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 18,420 searches a month in the USUp 17% on the previous 12 months.
- #16 most-searched paint color in the US
- #5 most-searched Benjamin Moore color
- #2 most-searched beige in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Classic Gray” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Classic Gray
Classic Gray is a timeless, light beige with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 73.67 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.
Benjamin Moore also lists this same color under code 1548.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Classic Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Classic Gray
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- OC-23
- Hex
- #E3E0D7
- RGB
- 227, 224, 215
- HSL
- 45, 18%, 87%
- CMYK
- 0, 1, 5, 11Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 89.2, -0.6, 4.8
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-classic-gray
- LRV
- 73.67 (Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- beige
- 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.