ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bracken Slate (CW-690) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (SW 7075), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 12.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5E6363 |
| RGB | 94, 99, 99 |
| HSL | 180°, 3%, 38% |
About Bracken Slate
Bracken Slate (CW-690) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 12, Bracken Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Bracken Slate stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to City Shadow (CSP-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bracken Slate changes with the light
Bracken Slate is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Bracken Slate will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Bracken Slate will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Bracken Slate from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Bracken Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Bracken Slate in real homes
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Bracken Slate 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Inchyra Blue (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Midnight In NY (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Bracken Slate questions
What undertone does Bracken Slate have?
Bracken Slate is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Bracken Slate stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Bracken Slate a light or dark color?
Bracken Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Bracken Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bracken Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray SW 7075 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Behr: Graphic Charcoal N500-6 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bracken Slate?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bracken Slate's undertone.
Where does Bracken Slate work best?
Bracken Slate works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Bracken Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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