ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Soul (CSP-65) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray (SW 7030), Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth (No.283) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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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 | 49.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4BAAB |
| RGB | 196, 186, 171 |
| HSL | 36°, 17%, 72% |
About Old Soul
Old Soul (CSP-65) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 50, Old Soul has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Soul'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 Stone Hearth (CC-490); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Old Soul changes with the light
Old Soul 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
Old Soul's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old Soul 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 Old Soul close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Old Soul will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Old Soul in real homes
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Old Soul 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 1.6
Also close: Loggia (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Elephant's Breath (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Sculptor Clay (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Soul questions
What undertone does Old Soul have?
Old Soul has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Soul's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old Soul a light or dark color?
Old Soul has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Old Soul has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Old Soul in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anew Gray SW 7030 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth No.283 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old Soul?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Old Soul's undertone.
Where does Old Soul work best?
Old Soul works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 50, Old Soul has visible color without darkening a room much.
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