ColorplanBenjamin Moore Finnie Gray (CW-55) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (SW 6164), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Granite Boulder (790D-4). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 41.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B4AC99 |
| RGB | 180, 172, 153 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 65% |
About Finnie Gray
Finnie Gray (CW-55) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 42, Finnie Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Finnie Gray'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 Kid Gloves (CSP-175); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Finnie Gray changes with the light
Finnie Gray 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
Finnie Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Finnie Gray 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 Finnie Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Finnie Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Finnie Gray in real homes
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Finnie Gray 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 1.8
Also close: Chatroom (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Hardwick White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Finnie Gray questions
What undertone does Finnie Gray have?
Finnie Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Finnie Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Finnie Gray a light or dark color?
Finnie Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Finnie Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Finnie Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage SW 6164 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Granite Boulder 790D-4 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Finnie Gray?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Finnie Gray's undertone.
Where does Finnie Gray work best?
Finnie Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Finnie Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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