ColorplanBenjamin Moore Escarpment (CC-518) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pavestone (SW 7642), Farrow & Ball Worsted (No.284) and Behr Fashion Gray (PPU18-15). 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 | 34.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A29D96 |
| RGB | 162, 157, 150 |
| HSL | 35°, 6%, 61% |
About Escarpment
Escarpment (CC-518) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 34, Escarpment 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 Escarpment'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 Willow Creek (1468); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Escarpment changes with the light
Escarpment 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 Escarpment will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Escarpment 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 Escarpment close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Escarpment will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Escarpment in real homes
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Escarpment 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 1.9
Also close: Functional Gray (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Manor House Gray (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Escarpment questions
What undertone does Escarpment have?
Escarpment has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Escarpment's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Escarpment a light or dark color?
Escarpment has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Escarpment 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 Escarpment in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pavestone SW 7642 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Worsted No.284 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Fashion Gray PPU18-15 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Escarpment?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Escarpment's undertone.
Where does Escarpment work best?
Escarpment works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Escarpment 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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