ColorplanBenjamin Moore River Silt (CSP-180) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). 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 | 20.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827B6D |
| RGB | 130, 123, 109 |
| HSL | 40°, 9%, 47% |
About River Silt
River Silt (CSP-180) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 20, River Silt 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 River Silt'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 Sparrow (AF-720); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How River Silt changes with the light
River Silt 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
River Silt's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
River Silt 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 River Silt close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
River Silt will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See River Silt in real homes
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River Silt 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 1.0
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Mole's Breath (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
River Silt questions
What undertone does River Silt have?
River Silt has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down River Silt's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is River Silt a light or dark color?
River Silt has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 20, River Silt 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 River Silt in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with River Silt?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share River Silt's undertone.
Where does River Silt work best?
River Silt works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, River Silt 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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