Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) records 74.65% LRV and 89.5 L*_HK lightness (#E3E0D7, RGB 227/224/215). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=89.18, a*=-0.55, b*=4.76, C*=4.79, h°=96.6°) place OC-23 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Classic Gray (OC-23) are Behr Shaded Hammock (PPF-11, ΔE=0.64) and Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, ΔE=0.51).
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, #E3E0D7) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Classic Gray (OC-23) | #E3E0D7 | 74.65% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Shaded Hammock (PPF-11) | #E2DED5 | 73% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.64 (98.7%) |
| Behr #2 | Painter's White (PPU18-08) | #E5E2DA | 76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Moderne White (SW 6168) | #E2E0D7 | 74.48% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Heron Plume (SW 6070) | #E5E1D8 | 75.57% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for OC-23: Shaded Hammock (PPF-11) delivers -1.7 LRV points deeper than Classic Gray (OC-23) with matched C*=4.89 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for OC-23: Painter's White (PPU18-08) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Classic Gray (OC-23) with -0.51 softer C*=4.28 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.79 match for OC-23: Weathered White (HDC-NT-21) delivers +2.3 LRV points lighter than Classic Gray (OC-23) with +0.5 higher C*=5.29 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for OC-23: Moderne White (SW 6168) delivers identical 74.48% reflectance to OC-23 with matched C*=4.73 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for OC-23: Heron Plume (SW 6070) delivers identical 75.57% reflectance to OC-23 with matched C*=4.88 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for OC-23: Origami White (SW 7636) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Classic Gray (OC-23) with -0.51 softer C*=4.28 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Classic Gray (#E3E0D7, LRV 74.65%).
Classic Gray (OC-23, b*=4.76) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with OC-23 (#E3E0D7)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for OC-23 (2700K shifts to #FFD9B6)
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Code OC-23 (Classic Gray) reflects 74.65% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) registers J'=90.8, a'=-0.88, and b'=3.52 with HSL (45°, 18%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 89.5 L*_HK. Because OC-23 carries a*=-0.55 red-green and b*=4.76 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.79, Classic Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore OC-23 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Classic Gray (OC-23) holds its native #EBDECE swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, OC-23 adapts to #F2DDC5; at 3500K halogen, Classic Gray transitions to #F7DCBF; at 3000K residential LED, OC-23 warms to #FEDABA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Classic Gray (OC-23) settles at #FFD9B6.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, #E3E0D7), Behr Shaded Hammock (PPF-11, #E2DED5, LRV 73%) scores ΔE2000=0.64 and CAM16=0.66, followed by Painter's White (PPU18-08, ΔE=0.66). In Sherwin-Williams, Moderne White (SW 6168, #E2E0D7, LRV 74.48%) achieves ΔE2000=0.51 ahead of Heron Plume (SW 6070, ΔE=0.57). Coordinate OC-23 with Ice Mist (OC-67) ceilings, White (OC-151) trim, Cumulus Cloud (1550) hallways, and Gray Huskie (1473) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 74.65% (#E3E0D7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 89.5 L*_HK.
At 74.65% reflectance, Classic Gray (OC-23) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Benjamin Moore walls while maintaining HSL (45°, 18%, 87%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=89.18, a*=-0.55, b*=4.76) classifies Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.79 chroma and h°=96.6° hue.
Pair Classic Gray (OC-23) with North & East Windows for OC-23 (74.65% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with OC-23 (#E3E0D7). Under 2700K evening bulbs, OC-23 shifts from #E3E0D7 toward #FFD9B6.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, #E3E0D7) are Behr Shaded Hammock (PPF-11, #E2DED5) at ΔE2000=0.64 and Sherwin-Williams Moderne White (SW 6168, #E2E0D7) at ΔE2000=0.51.
Both PPF-11 and SW 6168 matches are verified against Classic Gray (OC-23) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23, LRV 74.65%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (OC-151, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (OC-151) with Classic Gray (OC-23) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.