Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Wedgewood Gray |
| SKU | HC-146 |
| Hex | #A2B6BC |
| RGB | 162, 182, 188 |
| HSL | 194°, 16%, 69% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
What Color Is Wedgewood Gray, Really?
Wedgewood Gray (HC-146) is a soft blue-gray. Its hue sits at 194 degrees, which is the blue-green part of the wheel, but the saturation is low at 16 percent, so it reads as a quiet muted color rather than a true blue. With an LRV of 41, it lands in the middle of the light range: not pale, not dark, deep enough to hold color on a wall without shrinking a room.
It is one of Benjamin Moore's most-used colors for coastal bathrooms and reads as a calmer, more grown-up alternative to Tiffany blue. That blend of blue and gray is why it works in so many homes.
It suits people who want a wall with actual color but not a bold one. Think traditional and coastal homes, bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens where you want a spa-like calm without going fully saturated.
Wedgewood Gray leans blue with a touch of green behind it. The hue reading of 194 degrees places it right where blue meets teal, but because the saturation is only 16 percent, this is a muted lean and not a punchy blue. In some rooms it will read almost gray; in others the blue steps forward.
The blue shows most on large wall areas, in bright daylight, and next to true neutrals or crisp whites, which make the color look bluer by contrast. The green side tends to surface under warm bulbs or next to warm woods and beiges.
To judge it honestly, tape a large sample next to a plain white and a warm greige. If it looks distinctly blue against both, your light is cool. If it grays out, your light is warm. Always test on more than one wall before you commit.
Best Rooms and Uses for Wedgewood Gray
At an LRV of 41, Wedgewood Gray is a versatile mid-tone that works as a full wall color without darkening a room the way a deep shade would. It is a natural fit for bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, where its calm blue-gray reads as spa-like and restful. It also works well in a home office or a laundry room that needs a bit of color.
On cabinets it is a strong choice, especially in a bathroom vanity or a kitchen island, where the mid LRV gives depth against white counters and walls. It holds up outside too, on shingle-style and coastal exteriors and on a front door, where it reads as soft and traditional rather than loud.
Because it carries real color, keep trim in a clean white rather than painting trim the same shade, so the walls have something crisp to sit against.
How Lighting Changes Wedgewood Gray
With an LRV of 41, Wedgewood Gray reflects a moderate amount of light, so lighting swings it more than a pale color would. In north-facing rooms, where the light is cool and soft, it looks bluer, grayer, and a little cooler, which can feel crisp or slightly chilly. In south-facing rooms with strong warm light, the blue softens and the color feels more balanced and inviting.
East light in the morning pushes it cool and clear, then it settles as the day moves on. West rooms stay muted early and warm up in the afternoon, which flatters it.
Bulb choice matters just as much. Warm bulbs around 2700K calm the blue and pull out the faint green. Cool daylight bulbs above 4000K make it read bluer and more gray. In a windowless bath, your bulb effectively sets the final color.
Most complaints about Wedgewood Gray are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
TEST IT IN YOUR LIGHT →Wedgewood Gray vs Similar Colors
Buxton Blue (HC-149) at LRV 45 is Wedgewood Gray's closest sibling in the Historical Collection. It is slightly lighter and reads a touch more clearly blue-green, so choose it when you want a bit more air and a hair more color. Wedgewood Gray is the more restrained, grayer of the two.
Santorini Blue (1634) at LRV 45 is also lighter and leans a little cleaner and cooler. In a dim bath it can feel more openly blue, while Wedgewood Gray stays quieter and more gray in the same light.
Exhale (AF-515) at LRV 46 is another close, slightly lighter blue-gray with a soft feel. If your room is on the dark side and you want to keep some depth, Wedgewood Gray at LRV 41 is the better pick; if you want the walls to feel lighter and more open, the LRV 45 to 46 options edge ahead.
Colors That Go With Wedgewood Gray
For trim and ceilings, a bright white keeps the blue looking clean. Chantilly Lace (OC-65) at LRV 92 is the crispest option, while White Dove (OC-17) at LRV 85 is a softer white that reads warm and gentle against the blue-gray. Either gives you the contrast the walls need.
For a second wall color or a coordinating neutral, Revere Pewter (HC-172) at LRV 56 bridges the blue to warmer wood tones and works well in an open plan. Palladian Blue (HC-144) at LRV 53 is a lighter, greener partner if you want a related coastal color in an adjoining room.
For accents and depth, Hale Navy (HC-154) at LRV 6 is an excellent dark blue for a vanity, a door, or a built-in, tying back to the blue in Wedgewood Gray. Natural oak or walnut and brushed nickel or matte black hardware all sit comfortably with this palette.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-146 directly — but if you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches:
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Wedgewood 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 #A2B6BC in HSL space. Pair Wedgewood 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.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Is Wedgewood Gray warm or cool?
It is a cool color. The hue reading of 194 degrees puts it in the blue-green range, so it leans cool overall. That said, the saturation is low at 16 percent, so it is a muted, soft cool rather than a bright one. Under warm bulbs or next to warm woods it can look more balanced and less chilly.
Is Wedgewood Gray more blue or more gray?
It is genuinely both, which is why the name pairs the two. With only 16 percent saturation it stays muted, so in warm light or small doses it can read almost gray, while on large walls and in cool daylight the blue clearly steps forward. Sample it in your own room to see which side wins in your light.
What trim white goes with Wedgewood Gray?
A clean bright white works best. Chantilly Lace (OC-65), at LRV 92, is the crispest choice and keeps the blue looking fresh. If you prefer a softer, slightly warmer trim, White Dove (OC-17) at LRV 85 is a gentle option. Either gives the walls the contrast they need so the color reads clearly.
Does Wedgewood Gray work on cabinets and exteriors?
Yes to both. Its mid LRV of 41 gives cabinets real depth against white walls and counters, making it a good bathroom vanity or kitchen island color. Outside it suits shingle-style and coastal homes and front doors, where it reads soft and traditional rather than loud. Test large samples outdoors, since daylight makes the blue read stronger.
What does an LRV of 41 mean for Wedgewood Gray?
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for pure white. At 41, Wedgewood Gray sits in the middle, so it holds visible color on the wall without making a room feel dark. It is deep enough to feel substantial yet light enough to use on all four walls in a room with decent daylight.
How is Wedgewood Gray different from Buxton Blue?
Buxton Blue (HC-149) has an LRV of 45, so it is slightly lighter than Wedgewood Gray at 41, and it reads a touch more clearly blue-green. Wedgewood Gray is the more restrained and grayer of the two. Choose Buxton Blue for a bit more air and color, and Wedgewood Gray when you want the quieter, more neutral option.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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