ColorplanBenjamin Moore Perspective (CSP-5) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064), Farrow & Ball Skylight (No.205) and Behr Planetary Silver (N460-2). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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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 | 60.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBCDCA |
| RGB | 203, 205, 202 |
| HSL | 100°, 3%, 80% |
About Perspective
Perspective (CSP-5) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 61, Perspective has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Perspective stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Metro Gray (1459); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Perspective changes with the light
Perspective 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
Perspective has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Perspective 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 Perspective close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Perspective looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Perspective in real homes
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Perspective 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: White Metal (ΔE 1.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Perspective questions
What undertone does Perspective have?
Perspective is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Perspective stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Perspective a light or dark color?
Perspective has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Perspective has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Perspective in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Passive SW 7064 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Skylight No.205 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Planetary Silver N460-2 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Perspective?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Perspective's undertone.
Where does Perspective work best?
Perspective works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 61, Perspective has visible color without darkening a room much.
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