ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gray Cardigan (1600) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray (No.265) and Behr Brampton Gray (PPU11-16). 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 | 34.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9A9F9E |
| RGB | 154, 159, 158 |
| HSL | 168°, 3%, 61% |
About Gray Cardigan
Gray Cardigan (1600) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 34, Gray Cardigan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Gray Cardigan stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Harbor Gray (AC-25); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gray Cardigan changes with the light
Gray Cardigan 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
Gray Cardigan has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Gray Cardigan 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 Gray Cardigan close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gray Cardigan looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Gray Cardigan in real homes
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Gray Cardigan 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Acacia Haze (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Worsted (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gray Cardigan questions
What undertone does Gray Cardigan have?
Gray Cardigan is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Gray Cardigan stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Gray Cardigan a light or dark color?
Gray Cardigan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Gray Cardigan 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 Gray Cardigan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Brampton Gray PPU11-16 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gray Cardigan?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gray Cardigan's undertone.
Where does Gray Cardigan work best?
Gray Cardigan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Gray Cardigan 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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