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Wickham Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-171

The Analysis

Wickham Gray is a balanced mid-tone gray with distinct green-blue undertones. With an LRV of 67.76, it reflects a moderate amount of light, making rooms feel airy without washing out like a pure white would.

It is best used as a primary wall color throughout an open-concept space or a main living area. Because it acts as a muted backdrop, it prevents the walls from competing with your furniture or artwork.

LRV 68

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a traditional, timeless aesthetic common in suburban colonial or transitional-style homes. It avoids the ultra-modern 'industrial gray' look in favor of something more established and classic.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

Pair this color with warm wood tones like white oak or walnut to counteract the coolness of the gray. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp contrast, while brushed brass adds a necessary layer of warmth to the space.

The Mood

This color provides a consistent, stable environment that feels calm rather than energizing. It is a neutral choice that avoids the cold, clinical feel of stark grays, making it easy to live with for years.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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