ColorplanBenjamin Moore Senora Gray (1530) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth (No.283) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). 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 | 49.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C0BBA9 |
| RGB | 192, 187, 169 |
| HSL | 47°, 15%, 71% |
About Senora Gray
Senora Gray (1530) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 50, Senora Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Senora 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Greenwich Gate (CSP-170); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Senora Gray changes with the light
Senora Gray 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
Senora Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Senora 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 Senora Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Senora Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Senora Gray in real homes
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Senora 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: Skyline Steel (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Old White (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Senora Gray questions
What undertone does Senora Gray have?
Senora Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Senora Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Senora Gray a light or dark color?
Senora Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Senora Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Senora Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth No.283 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Senora Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Senora Gray's undertone.
Where does Senora Gray work best?
Senora Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 50, Senora Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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