ColorplanBenjamin Moore Coachman's Cape (CSP-90) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball London Clay (No.244) and Behr Intellectual (PPU18-19). 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 | 12.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6A635D |
| RGB | 106, 99, 93 |
| HSL | 28°, 7%, 39% |
About Coachman's Cape
Coachman's Cape (CSP-90) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 13, Coachman's Cape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coachman's Cape's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Deep Creek (1477), it's cooler.
How Coachman's Cape changes with the light
Coachman's Cape 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
Coachman's Cape will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Coachman's Cape 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 Coachman's Cape from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Coachman's Cape will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Coachman's Cape in real homes
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Coachman's Cape 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Thunderous (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Coachman's Cape questions
What undertone does Coachman's Cape have?
Coachman's Cape has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Coachman's Cape's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Coachman's Cape a light or dark color?
Coachman's Cape has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Coachman's Cape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Coachman's Cape in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Coachman's Cape?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Coachman's Cape's undertone.
Where does Coachman's Cape work best?
Coachman's Cape works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Coachman's Cape absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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