ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chateau (CSP-140) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Granite Boulder (790D-4). 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 | 36.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AAA393 |
| RGB | 170, 163, 147 |
| HSL | 42°, 12%, 62% |
About Chateau
Chateau (CSP-140) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 37, Chateau 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 Chateau'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. Next to Rockport Gray (HC-105), it's warmer.
How Chateau changes with the light
Chateau 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
Chateau's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Chateau 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 Chateau close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Chateau will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Chateau in real homes
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Chateau 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 1.8
Also close: Chatroom (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Hardwick White (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chateau questions
What undertone does Chateau have?
Chateau has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chateau's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chateau a light or dark color?
Chateau has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Chateau 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 Chateau in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intellectual Gray SW 7045 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chateau?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chateau's undertone.
Where does Chateau work best?
Chateau works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 37, Chateau 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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