ColorplanBenjamin Moore Slate (CW-700) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Stardew (SW 9138), Farrow & Ball Manor House Gray (No.265) and Behr Flannel Gray (N520-3). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 38.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A3A8A8 |
| RGB | 163, 168, 168 |
| HSL | 180°, 3%, 65% |
About Slate
Slate (CW-700) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 39, Slate absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Slate stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Cobblestone Path (1606); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Slate changes with the light
Slate 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
Slate has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Slate 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 Slate close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Slate in real homes
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Slate 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Lamp Room Gray (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Slate questions
What undertone does Slate have?
Slate is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Slate stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Slate a light or dark color?
Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Slate 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 Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Stardew SW 9138 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Manor House Gray No.265 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Flannel Gray N520-3 (close, ΔE 3.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Slate?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Slate's undertone.
Where does Slate work best?
Slate works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Slate 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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