ColorplanBenjamin Moore Seattle Gray (2130-70) is a light neutral white with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 75. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Topsail (SW 6217), Farrow & Ball Sizing (No.314) and Behr Subtle Touch (790E-1). 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 | White |
| LRV | 74.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCE1E4 |
| RGB | 220, 225, 228 |
| HSL | 203°, 13%, 88% |
About Seattle Gray
Seattle Gray (2130-70) is a crisp, clean white from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 75, Seattle Gray reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Seattle Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to First Snowfall (1618); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Seattle Gray changes with the light
Seattle Gray 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
Seattle Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Seattle Gray 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 Seattle Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Seattle Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Seattle Gray in real homes
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Seattle 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 3.3
Also close: Nebulous White (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Borrowed Light (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Seattle Gray questions
What undertone does Seattle Gray have?
Seattle Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Seattle Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Seattle Gray a light or dark color?
Seattle Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Seattle Gray reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Seattle Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Topsail SW 6217 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Sizing No.314 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Subtle Touch 790E-1 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Seattle Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Seattle Gray's undertone.
Where does Seattle Gray work best?
Seattle Gray works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 75, Seattle Gray reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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