Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect blue-gray paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray and if it might be right for your home!

A color combo that never seems to go out of style is the beautiful mix of gray and blue.

When these two combine, it's soothing and calming, yet the combo also brings a certain sophistication that instantly makes a room feel put together.

These hues feel welcoming and familiar, and often pair seamlessly with other colors, finishes, and decor styles. They provide a subtle pop of color while still feeling neutral.

One such gray-blue option is Boothbay Gray by Benjamin Moore. Let's talk about the details of this gorgeous paint color!

Boothbay Gray, Benjamin Moore, HC-165

Boothbay Gray is a gray-blue, offering a serene, peaceful vibe.

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Color Family

Boothbay Gray is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

43

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 43, Boothbay Gray is a mid-toned paint color. It will look lighter in rooms with lots of light and darker in rooms with less light.

RGB Colors

R: 170 G: 178 B: 176

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#AAB2B0

Undertones

Boothbay Gray is a gray-blue (technically a gray with strong slate gray undertones). it also has a subtle green undertone.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Boothbay Gray will appear lighter, brighter, and warmer, leaning more gray.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Boothbay Gray will appear darker and cooler, leaning more blue.

Best uses

Boothbay Gray is a neutral enough to work in many spaces. If it fits your aesthetic, it works well for:

• Living rooms
• Bedrooms
• Kitchens
• Bathrooms
• Home exterior
• Interior doors
• Cabinets
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Silver Mink
• Behr Tin Foil
• Sherwin Williams Mineral
• Benjamin Moore Marina Gray
• Behr Flint Smoke
• Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray
• Benjamin Moore Mount Saint Anne

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Coordinating Colors

Boothbay Gray pairs well with cool colors, including whites, grays, blues, greens, violets, and blacks. It also looks great with pale pinks.

Cool whites:

• Chantilly Lace
• White Heron
• Snow White
• Ice Mist
• Distant Gray

Mid-toned grays:

• Stonington Gray
• Silver Chain
• Metro Gray
• Smoke Embers
• Nimbus

Pale pinks:

• Frosted Petal
• Mellow Pink
• Gentle Butterfly
• Pink Bliss
• Hint of Pink

Trim Colors

Boothbay Gray looks great with crisp, bright whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Boothbay Gray.

Is Boothbay Gray, blue, or gray?

Like its name suggests, Boothbay Gray is technically a gray. It has strong slate blue undertones, giving it a blue-gray appearance.

In brighter spaces, Boothbay Gray will appear more gray, and in darker spaces, it will appear more blue.

What is the undertone of Boothbay Gray?

Boothbay Gray is a gray with strong slate gray undertones. it also has a subtle green undertone.

What trim goes well with Boothbay Gray?

A crisp white trim goes well with Boothbay Gray. My favorites are BM Simply White, SW Extra White, and Behr Ultra Pure White.

What Sherwin Williams color is closest to Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray?

While no two colors across paint brands are the exact same, SW Uncertain Gray and SW Mineral are very close to BM Boothbay Gray.

Give them each a swatch in your home and see which fits your style best! Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space.

What's the difference: BM Boothbay Gray vs Smoke?

Boothbay Gray and Smoke share many similarities, but they do appear differently.

While both are grays with blue and green undertones, Boothbay Gray is more gray and Smoke more blue.

Both are mid-tones, but Boothbay Gray is noticeably darker (LRV 43) than Smoke (LRV 56).

Lastly, Boothbay Gray is more muted and Smoke more saturated.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision. These two offer different vibes, so once you see them on the wall, you'll probably know which way you want to go.

Is BM Boothbay Gray warm or cool?

BM Boothbay Gray is a cool gray-blue paint color.

Thanks for reading!