ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tavern Gray (CW-40) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 25.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #918A75 |
| RGB | 145, 138, 117 |
| HSL | 45°, 11%, 51% |
About Tavern Gray
Tavern Gray (CW-40) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 25, Tavern Gray 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 Tavern 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 Hampshire Gray (HC-101); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tavern Gray changes with the light
Tavern 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
Tavern Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Tavern 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 Tavern Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Tavern Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tavern Gray in real homes
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Tavern 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Dovetail (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tavern Gray questions
What undertone does Tavern Gray have?
Tavern Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tavern Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tavern Gray a light or dark color?
Tavern Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Tavern Gray 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 Tavern Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tavern Gray?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tavern Gray's undertone.
Where does Tavern Gray work best?
Tavern Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Tavern Gray 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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