ColorplanBenjamin Moore Randolph Gray (CW-85) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Shade-Grown (SW 6188) and Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 9.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #58584E |
| RGB | 88, 88, 78 |
| HSL | 60°, 6%, 33% |
About Randolph Gray
Randolph Gray (CW-85) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 10, Randolph Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Randolph Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Ashwood Moss (1484), it's warmer.
How Randolph Gray changes with the light
Randolph Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Randolph Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Randolph Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Randolph Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Randolph Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Randolph Gray in real homes
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Randolph Gray 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 3.2
Also close: Thunder Gray (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Studio Green (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Mountain Olive (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Randolph Gray questions
What undertone does Randolph Gray have?
Randolph Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Randolph Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Randolph Gray a light or dark color?
Randolph Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Randolph Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Randolph Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Shade-Grown SW 6188 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Randolph Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Randolph Gray's undertone.
Where does Randolph Gray work best?
Randolph Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Randolph Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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