ColorplanBenjamin Moore Kitten Whiskers (1003) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632), Farrow & Ball Stirabout (No.300) and Behr Burnished Clay (PPU18-09). 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 | 66.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCD3CA |
| RGB | 220, 211, 202 |
| HSL | 30°, 20%, 83% |
About Kitten Whiskers
Kitten Whiskers (1003) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 66, Kitten Whiskers has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Kitten Whiskers'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 Bone China (CC-426); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Kitten Whiskers changes with the light
Kitten Whiskers 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 Kitten Whiskers will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Kitten Whiskers 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 Kitten Whiskers close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Kitten Whiskers will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Kitten Whiskers in real homes
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Kitten Whiskers 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 1.8
Also close: Egret White (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Skimming Stone (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Tuscan Beige (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Kitten Whiskers questions
What undertone does Kitten Whiskers have?
Kitten Whiskers has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Kitten Whiskers's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Kitten Whiskers a light or dark color?
Kitten Whiskers has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Kitten Whiskers has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Kitten Whiskers in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Modern Gray SW 7632 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Stirabout No.300 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Burnished Clay PPU18-09 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Kitten Whiskers?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Kitten Whiskers's undertone.
Where does Kitten Whiskers work best?
Kitten Whiskers works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Kitten Whiskers has visible color without darkening a room much.
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