ColorplanBenjamin Moore Greenwich Gate (CSP-170) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Skyline Steel (SW 1015), Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth (No.283) and Behr Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 51.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C5BEAD |
| RGB | 197, 190, 173 |
| HSL | 42°, 17%, 73% |
About Greenwich Gate
Greenwich Gate (CSP-170) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 52, Greenwich Gate has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Greenwich Gate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Tyler Gray (CW-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Greenwich Gate changes with the light
Greenwich Gate 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
Greenwich Gate's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Greenwich Gate 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 Greenwich Gate close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Greenwich Gate will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Greenwich Gate in real homes
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Greenwich Gate 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 2.2
Also close: Colonnade Gray (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Old White (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Greenwich Gate questions
What undertone does Greenwich Gate have?
Greenwich Gate has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Greenwich Gate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Greenwich Gate a light or dark color?
Greenwich Gate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Greenwich Gate has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Greenwich Gate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Skyline Steel SW 1015 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth No.283 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Behr: Sculptor Clay PPU5-08 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Greenwich Gate?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Greenwich Gate's undertone.
Where does Greenwich Gate work best?
Greenwich Gate works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Greenwich Gate has visible color without darkening a room much.
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