ColorplanBenjamin Moore Geddy Gray (CW-720) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) and Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 21.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7F807A |
| RGB | 127, 128, 122 |
| HSL | 70°, 2%, 49% |
About Geddy Gray
Geddy Gray (CW-720) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Gray 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 Geddy 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 Asphalt (CC-548); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Geddy Gray changes with the light
Geddy Gray has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Geddy Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Geddy 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 Geddy Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Geddy Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Geddy Gray in real homes
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Geddy 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Geddy Gray questions
What undertone does Geddy Gray have?
Geddy Gray has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Geddy Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Geddy Gray a light or dark color?
Geddy Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Gray 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 Geddy Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Retreat SW 6207 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Geddy Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Geddy Gray's undertone.
Where does Geddy Gray work best?
Geddy Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Geddy Gray 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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