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Sidewalk Gray

2133-60 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 61 · light

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) is a light neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams North Star (SW 6246), Farrow & Ball Dimpse (No.277) and Behr White Metal (N520-1). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).

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Walls:Sidewalk Gray

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyGray
LRV61.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#CBCED0
RGB203, 206, 208
HSL204°, 5%, 81%

About Sidewalk Gray

Sidewalk Gray (2133-60) is a light neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 61, Sidewalk Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.

Because its undertone is so subtle, Sidewalk Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Early Frost (CSP-590); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Sidewalk Gray changes with the light

Sidewalk 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Sidewalk Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.

E

East-facing rooms

Sidewalk Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

Bright south light shows Sidewalk Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.

W

West-facing rooms

Sidewalk Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Sidewalk Gray in real homes

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Sidewalk 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

North Star SW 6246

Very close · ΔE 1.5

Also close: Misty (ΔE 1.8)

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Farrow & Ball

Dimpse No.277

Close · ΔE 2.8

Also close: Skylight (ΔE 2.9)

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Behr

White Metal N520-1

Very close · ΔE 2.5

Also close: Light Drizzle (ΔE 3.1)

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Sidewalk Gray questions

What undertone does Sidewalk Gray have?

Sidewalk Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Sidewalk Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.

Is Sidewalk Gray a light or dark color?

Sidewalk Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Sidewalk Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Sidewalk Gray in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: North Star SW 6246 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Dimpse No.277 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: White Metal N520-1 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Sidewalk Gray?

Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sidewalk Gray's undertone.

Where does Sidewalk Gray work best?

Sidewalk Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 61, Sidewalk Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.

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