ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cosmopolitan (CSP-100) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 47. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone (No.275) 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 | 46.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BBB6A9 |
| RGB | 187, 182, 169 |
| HSL | 43°, 12%, 70% |
About Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan (CSP-100) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 47, Cosmopolitan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cosmopolitan'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 Northern Cliffs (1536); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cosmopolitan changes with the light
Cosmopolitan 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 Cosmopolitan will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Cosmopolitan 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 Cosmopolitan close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cosmopolitan will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cosmopolitan in real homes
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Cosmopolitan 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 1.4
Also close: Amazing Gray (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Hardwick White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cosmopolitan questions
What undertone does Cosmopolitan have?
Cosmopolitan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cosmopolitan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cosmopolitan a light or dark color?
Cosmopolitan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 47, Cosmopolitan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cosmopolitan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mindful Gray SW 7016 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Purbeck Stone No.275 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (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 Cosmopolitan?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cosmopolitan's undertone.
Where does Cosmopolitan work best?
Cosmopolitan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 47, Cosmopolitan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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