ColorplanBenjamin Moore Knitting Basket (CSP-405) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray (SW 7030), Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). 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 | 48.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C5B7AC |
| RGB | 197, 183, 172 |
| HSL | 26°, 18%, 72% |
About Knitting Basket
Knitting Basket (CSP-405) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 49, Knitting Basket has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Knitting Basket'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 Boulevard (CC-394); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Knitting Basket changes with the light
Knitting Basket 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
Knitting Basket's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Knitting Basket 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 Knitting Basket close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Knitting Basket will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Knitting Basket in real homes
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Knitting Basket 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 2.7
Also close: Bungalow Beige (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Elephant's Breath (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Knitting Basket questions
What undertone does Knitting Basket have?
Knitting Basket has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Knitting Basket's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Knitting Basket a light or dark color?
Knitting Basket has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Knitting Basket has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Knitting Basket in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anew Gray SW 7030 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Jitney No.293 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (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 Knitting Basket?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Knitting Basket's undertone.
Where does Knitting Basket work best?
Knitting Basket works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Knitting Basket has visible color without darkening a room much.
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