Stonington Gray

Stonington Gray is a true gray with the slightest blue undertones (a cool gray) that beautifully offsets crisp whites. This shade is part of the Historic Color Collection.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-170

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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We picked Stonington Gray for this space because it complemented the Carrara Marble in the kitchen, and the dark green gray Vermont Slate on the hearth. You can learn more about the kitchen finishes here.
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I selected the Stonington Gray (HC-170) for it’s soft gray color that plays well with other grays, offers enough contrast to white, and also can change somewhat in the light to keep the look interesting while still being cohesive.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-170

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Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray is a modern and fresh medium-toned gray with a slight blue undertone. It's one of my favorite paint colors and I've used it throughout my home.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-17

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This shade would work in every room of the house, without being boring. The variation in how the paint shows up in different lights adds interest to the home while keeping things consistent.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-170

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Where could you expect to see it?

The cooler grays tend to feel more contemporary, and can feel a little office-y. This popular shade somehow remains cozy even while being on the cooler end of the spectrum.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-170

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you have a north-facing or low-light room, such as a basement, this color could very well read as blue. If that's a problem, you might want to select another shade.

Stonington Gray / Benjamin Moore HC-170

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Any pro tips?

Did you know that most colors from Benjamin Moore's Historic Color Collection tend to go well with each other?

What colors does it go well with?

Amherst Gray HC-167, Boothbay Gray HC-165, Horizon OC-53, *via Benjamin Moore

What's the LRV?

59.75. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other grays, Stonington Gray has a medium LRV, meaning it reflects a medium amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

Tags

Gray, Medium, Light

What are some similar popular colors?

Coventry Gray, Gray Owl, Calm

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