Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) records 65.48% LRV and 85.2 L*_HK lightness (#D9D3C4, RGB 217/211/196). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=84.65, a*=-0.51, b*=8.16, C*=8.18, h°=93.6°) place HC-173 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) are Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, ΔE=0.8) and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, ΔE=1.66).
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, #D9D3C4) 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) | Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) | #D9D3C4 | 65.48% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Arid Landscape (N310-2) | #DCD6C6 | 67% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.80 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Canvas Tan (UL170-14) | #DCD5C7 | 67.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.94 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) | #D8CFBE | 63.13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.66 (96.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Sedate Gray (SW 6169) | #D1CDBF | 61.11% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.78 (96.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.8 match for HC-173: Arid Landscape (N310-2) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with matched C*=8.66 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for HC-173: Canvas Tan (UL170-14) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with matched C*=7.77 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.15 equivalent for HC-173: Sonoran Sands (ECC-43-1) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with matched C*=8.39 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.66 equivalent for HC-173: Grecian Ivory (SW 7541) delivers -2.4 LRV points deeper than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with +1.38 higher C*=9.56 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.78 equivalent for HC-173: Sedate Gray (SW 6169) delivers -4.4 LRV points deeper than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with -0.65 softer C*=7.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.94 equivalent for HC-173: Neutral Ground (SW 7568) delivers +5.3 LRV points lighter than Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with +0.67 higher C*=8.85 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Edgecomb Gray (#D9D3C4, LRV 65.48%).
Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, b*=8.16) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Edgecomb Gray (65.48% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-173 (2700K shifts to #F6CCA5)
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Code HC-173 (Edgecomb Gray) reflects 65.48% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) registers J'=86.7, a'=-0.53, and b'=5.76 with HSL (43°, 22%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 85.2 L*_HK. Because HC-173 carries a*=-0.51 red-green and b*=8.16 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.18, Edgecomb Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-173 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) holds its native #E0D2BC swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-173 adapts to #E7D0B3; at 3500K halogen, Edgecomb Gray transitions to #ECCFAE; at 3000K residential LED, HC-173 warms to #F2CDA9; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) settles at #F6CCA5.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, #D9D3C4), Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, #DCD6C6, LRV 67%) scores ΔE2000=0.8 and CAM16=0.99, followed by Canvas Tan (UL170-14, ΔE=0.94). In Sherwin-Williams, Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE, LRV 63.13%) achieves ΔE2000=1.66 ahead of Sedate Gray (SW 6169, ΔE=1.78). Coordinate HC-173 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Woodland Snow (2161-70) hallways, and Crisp Linen (CSP-305) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray.
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 65.48% (#D9D3C4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 85.2 L*_HK.
At 65.48% reflectance, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=84.65) to hold its #D9D3C4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=84.65, a*=-0.51, b*=8.16) classifies Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=8.18 chroma and h°=93.6° hue.
Pair Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) with North & East Windows for HC-173 (65.48% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Edgecomb Gray (65.48% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-173 shifts from #D9D3C4 toward #F6CCA5.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, #D9D3C4) are Behr Arid Landscape (N310-2, #DCD6C6) at ΔE2000=0.8 and Sherwin-Williams Grecian Ivory (SW 7541, #D8CFBE) at ΔE2000=1.66.
Both N310-2 and SW 7541 matches are verified against Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray (HC-173, LRV 65.48%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Edgecomb Gray (HC-173) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.