Soft Contrast
Subtle shifts in value and undertone for an easy, layered room.
Benjamin Moore color
Amherst Gray
HC-167
A balanced gray that gives architecture quiet definition without overwhelming a room.
- LRV
- 18.8
- Collection
- Historical Collection
- Color family
- Gray
See it in a different light
Move from morning through evening to see how direction and intensity change the same paint color. Always confirm with a physical sample in the actual room.
Light changes color.
Amherst Gray HC-167Overcast light
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Color combinations
Two ways to live with Amherst Gray.
Choose a quieter relationship or build the room around a more expressive accent. Select a coordinating color to open its full story.
Bold Accent
A balanced neutral and a deeper counterpoint with architectural presence.
In the room
See the color in context.
Architecture, daylight, neighboring finishes, and sheen all change how a color is perceived. Use the image as a mood reference, then evaluate a sample in your own space.
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