ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ranchwood (CC-500) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 36.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ADA290 |
| RGB | 173, 162, 144 |
| HSL | 37°, 15%, 62% |
About Ranchwood
Ranchwood (CC-500) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 37, Ranchwood absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ranchwood'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 Indian River (985); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ranchwood changes with the light
Ranchwood 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
Ranchwood's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ranchwood 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 Ranchwood close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Ranchwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Ranchwood in real homes
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Ranchwood 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 2.0
Also close: Intellectual Gray (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: London Stone (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ranchwood questions
What undertone does Ranchwood have?
Ranchwood has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ranchwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ranchwood a light or dark color?
Ranchwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Ranchwood absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Ranchwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tony Taupe SW 7038 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ranchwood?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ranchwood's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ranchwood work best?
Ranchwood works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 37, Ranchwood absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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