ColorplanBenjamin Moore City Shadow (CSP-60) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068), 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 | 12.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #626463 |
| RGB | 98, 100, 99 |
| HSL | 150°, 1%, 39% |
About City Shadow
City Shadow (CSP-60) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 13, City Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, City Shadow 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 Bracken Slate (CW-690); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How City Shadow changes with the light
City Shadow 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
City Shadow will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
City Shadow 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 City Shadow from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
City Shadow looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See City Shadow in real homes
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City Shadow 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 1.2
Also close: Web Gray (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Hopper Head (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
City Shadow questions
What undertone does City Shadow have?
City Shadow is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, City Shadow stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is City Shadow a light or dark color?
City Shadow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, City Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to City Shadow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (very close, ΔE 1.6); 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 City Shadow?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share City Shadow's undertone.
Where does City Shadow work best?
City Shadow works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, City Shadow absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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