ColorplanBenjamin Moore Evening Gown (CSP-375) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 41. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Perfect Greige (SW 6073), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). 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 | 40.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B5A99D |
| RGB | 181, 169, 157 |
| HSL | 30°, 14%, 66% |
About Evening Gown
Evening Gown (CSP-375) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 41, Evening Gown has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Evening Gown'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 Cobblestone (CC-454); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Evening Gown changes with the light
Evening Gown 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
Evening Gown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Evening Gown 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 Evening Gown close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Evening Gown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Evening Gown in real homes
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Evening Gown 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Mega Greige (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Evening Gown questions
What undertone does Evening Gown have?
Evening Gown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Evening Gown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Evening Gown a light or dark color?
Evening Gown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 41, Evening Gown has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Evening Gown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige SW 6073 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Evening Gown?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Evening Gown's undertone.
Where does Evening Gown work best?
Evening Gown works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 41, Evening Gown has visible color without darkening a room much.
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