ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barnwood (CSP-115) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 21.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827E78 |
| RGB | 130, 126, 120 |
| HSL | 36°, 4%, 49% |
About Barnwood
Barnwood (CSP-115) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 21, Barnwood 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 Barnwood'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 Asphalt (CC-548); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barnwood changes with the light
Barnwood 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 Barnwood will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Barnwood 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 Barnwood close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Barnwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Barnwood in real homes
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Barnwood 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
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Plummett (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barnwood questions
What undertone does Barnwood have?
Barnwood has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barnwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barnwood a light or dark color?
Barnwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Barnwood 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 Barnwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barnwood?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barnwood's undertone.
Where does Barnwood work best?
Barnwood works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Barnwood 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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