ColorplanBenjamin Moore Apparition (860) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No.228) and Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 57.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CCC8BE |
| RGB | 204, 200, 190 |
| HSL | 43°, 12%, 77% |
About Apparition
Apparition (860) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 58, Apparition has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apparition's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to London Fog (1541); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Apparition changes with the light
Apparition has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Apparition will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Apparition will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Apparition close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Apparition will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Apparition in real homes
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Apparition equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Agreeable Gray (ΔE 1.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Pavilion Gray (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Apparition questions
What undertone does Apparition have?
Apparition has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Apparition's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Apparition a light or dark color?
Apparition has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Apparition has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Apparition in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Repose Gray SW 7015 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White No.228 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Gratifying Gray DC-008 (very close, ΔE 1.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Apparition?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Apparition's undertone.
Where does Apparition work best?
Apparition works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Apparition has visible color without darkening a room much.
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