Classic Gray Benjamin Moore · OC-23 LRV 74
Classic Gray review: Benjamin Moore OC-23
coolest of the BM light neutrals.
The coolest of Benjamin Moore's light neutrals; a common trim and ceiling alternative to a stark white in rooms that already run warm.
Classic Gray in real light
Same sample board, four compass directions: this is the standardized shot list every color on this site gets, so you can compare across colors and not just across one photographer's living room. Photos for this color are still being shot; the notes below are what to expect from the color's undertone.
North light North light amplifies Classic Gray's cool or green cast; expect the truest read of its undertone here, for better or worse.
East light Morning east light is warm and golden, so Classic Gray looks brightest and warmest early in the day, then cools and flattens by afternoon as the light moves west.
South light South light is bright and warm most of the day, which can soften Classic Gray's cooler undertone without erasing it.
West light Afternoon west light is warm and can run intense right at sunset, then goes flat and cool in the morning before the sun reaches that side of the house.
What to pair Classic Gray with
- White or black trim for a crisp, modern look
- Cool wood tones like white oak
Closest match in other brands
Ranked by Delta-E (perceptual color distance) between Classic Gray and every color from other brands on this site: nearest first.