ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gotham (CSP-385) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe (SW 6039) and Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). 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 | 21.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #877E78 |
| RGB | 135, 126, 120 |
| HSL | 24°, 6%, 50% |
About Gotham
Gotham (CSP-385) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 21, Gotham 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 Gotham'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. Next to Stone (2112-40), it's warmer.
How Gotham changes with the light
Gotham 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 Gotham will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gotham 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 Gotham close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gotham will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gotham in real homes
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Gotham 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 2.5
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Charleston Gray (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gotham questions
What undertone does Gotham have?
Gotham has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gotham's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gotham a light or dark color?
Gotham 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, Gotham 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 Gotham in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe SW 6039 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gotham?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gotham's undertone.
Where does Gotham work best?
Gotham works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Gotham 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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