ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barnboard (CC-572) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 22.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8B8274 |
| RGB | 139, 130, 116 |
| HSL | 37°, 9%, 50% |
About Barnboard
Barnboard (CC-572) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 23, Barnboard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barnboard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Iron Gate (1545); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barnboard changes with the light
Barnboard has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Barnboard's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barnboard 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 Barnboard close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Barnboard will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Barnboard in real homes
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Barnboard 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barnboard questions
What undertone does Barnboard have?
Barnboard has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barnboard's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barnboard a light or dark color?
Barnboard has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Barnboard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Barnboard in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barnboard?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barnboard's undertone.
Where does Barnboard work best?
Barnboard works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 23, Barnboard absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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