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One of the lighter popular grays, with warm undertones, you could even call this an off-white. In certain low-light rooms it can come off as a light beige, but in most rooms will bring a warm and clean feel.

Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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Classic Gray has a subtle warmth coming from the slightest, but unnoticeable, pink/purple.

decoratedlife.com

Classic Gray is an off-white, warm gray with soft, muted, slightly feminine undertones. If you don’t like blue or green undertones, this could be right up your alley!

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Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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If you want a really light, bright and fresh color, Classic Gray truly is a classic. It adds soft warmth in any room you paint with it. It looks modern and clean, and works with any decorating style.

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Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Anywhere — this is a workhorse, timeless, neutral.

Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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Where could you expect to see it?

This color would be as at home in the suburbs as it would in a downtown high rise. It's a classic and a crowd-pleaser.

Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you're looking for something bold that makes a statement, this isn't it. Also if you love blue/green undertones, I recommend picking a different shade.

Classic Gray / Benjamin Moore OC-23

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Any pro tips?

This shade looks great with Simply White trim and a Jet Black door, via diydecormom.com.

What colors does it go well with?

Slate Blue 1648, Midnight Blue 1638, Beigewood 1007, Byzantine Gold 1099, *via Benjamin Moore

What's the LRV?

74.78. 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 whites, Classic Gray has a high LRV, meaning it reflects a lot of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

What are some similar popular colors?

Calm, Pale Oak, Collingwood

Classic Gray

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Where could you expect to see it?

Who shouldn't pick this color?

Any pro tips?

What colors does it go well with?

What's the LRV?

Does it work as an exterior color?

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