ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gothic Arch (CSP-80) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 31. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pavestone (SW 7642), Farrow & Ball Chemise (No.216) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 30.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9D968C |
| RGB | 157, 150, 140 |
| HSL | 35°, 8%, 58% |
About Gothic Arch
Gothic Arch (CSP-80) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 31, Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch'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 Graystone (1475); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gothic Arch changes with the light
Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gothic Arch will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gothic Arch in real homes
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Gothic Arch 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 1.0
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Charleston Gray (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Fashion Gray (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gothic Arch questions
What undertone does Gothic Arch have?
Gothic Arch has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gothic Arch's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gothic Arch a light or dark color?
Gothic Arch has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pavestone SW 7642 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Chemise No.216 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gothic Arch?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gothic Arch's undertone.
Where does Gothic Arch work best?
Gothic Arch works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 31, Gothic Arch 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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