ColorplanBenjamin Moore Porch Swing (CSP-750) is a very dark cool gray with a green undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) and Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 19.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #707C79 |
| RGB | 112, 124, 121 |
| HSL | 165°, 5%, 46% |
About Porch Swing
Porch Swing (CSP-750) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a green undertone. With an LRV of 19, Porch Swing absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Porch Swing read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20), it's warmer.
How Porch Swing changes with the light
Porch Swing 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
Porch Swing has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Porch Swing 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 Porch Swing close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Porch Swing looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Porch Swing in real homes
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Porch Swing 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Porch Swing questions
What undertone does Porch Swing have?
Porch Swing has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Porch Swing read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Porch Swing a light or dark color?
Porch Swing has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Porch Swing absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Porch Swing in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Retreat SW 6207 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: De Nimes No.299 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Porch Swing?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Porch Swing's undertone.
Where does Porch Swing work best?
Porch Swing works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Porch Swing absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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