Gentleman's Gray

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

Formal and masculine, this blackened blue leans toward classic navy, suggesting beautifully tailored suits and traditional pea coats.

benjaminmoore.com

My dear friend Haskell Harris asked me to make a front door color recommendation and I chose Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray. While I love the color on Front Doors, I like it on just about anything, just about anywhere.

lacqueredlife.com

Although it's categorized as gray, the color of Gentleman's Gray from Benjamin Moore is really a dark blue hue. I love this color because it's deep and moody, yet classic with a small hint of teal to give it some character, explains Meredith Thayer, designer, and owner of Thayer Design Studio.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

This shade works beautifully in restful bedrooms, laundry rooms, accent walls, ceilings, furniture, and front doors, mudrooms, offices, etc.

Where could you expect to see it?

I could see the moody charm of Gentleman’s Gray in a fashionable menswear boutique, but it would also make a stunning juxtaposition if used as an accent wall in a flower shop.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

This color seems like it might be a little bit of a chameleon color, in that in can go really bright in sunlight. Definitely brush it out and check at different times of day before taking the plunge.

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What's the LRV?

5.37. 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 dark blues, Gentleman's Gray has a very low LRV, meaning it reflects a very small amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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