Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Templeton Gray |
| SKU | HC-161 |
| Hex | #778686 |
| RGB | 119, 134, 134 |
| HSL | 180°, 6%, 50% |
| LRV | 24 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray
With an LRV of 24, Templeton Gray is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Templeton Gray works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Templeton Gray within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #778686 in HSL space. Pair Templeton Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Templeton Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-161 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Portsmouth (SW 9644), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full Portsmouth swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Behr's nearest match is Juniper Ash (PPU12-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Ash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Deep Thoughts (T694), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly darker (LRV 22.4 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full Deep Thoughts swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Templeton Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rough Ride (PPG1036-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rough Ride swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Rough Ride (PPG1036-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full Rough Ride swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Templeton Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Templeton Gray is Felted Blue (430-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Felted Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Templeton Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Templeton Gray. The nearest is Software (HGSW 1463) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Software swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Templeton Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Templeton Gray is Shadow Effect (DET597). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Shadow Effect and you'll get the same color. See the full Shadow Effect swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Templeton Gray. The nearest is Sage Stem (JG-65) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sage Stem swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is De Nimes (NO. 299), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Templeton Gray without repainting risk. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Templeton Gray. The nearest is London Road (0527) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Road swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Templeton Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Templeton Gray. The nearest is London Road (0527) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Road swatch →