ColorplanBenjamin Moore Upper West Side (CSP-70) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017), Farrow & Ball Hardwick White (No.5) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 39.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AFA79B |
| RGB | 175, 167, 155 |
| HSL | 36°, 11%, 65% |
About Upper West Side
Upper West Side (CSP-70) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 39, Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side'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 Quicksand (CSP-200); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Upper West Side changes with the light
Upper West Side has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Upper West Side will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Upper West Side will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Upper West Side in real homes
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Upper West Side 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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Functional Gray (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Light Gray (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Granite Boulder (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Upper West Side questions
What undertone does Upper West Side have?
Upper West Side has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Upper West Side's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Upper West Side a light or dark color?
Upper West Side has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dorian Gray SW 7017 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White No.5 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (very close, ΔE 1.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Upper West Side?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Upper West Side's undertone.
Where does Upper West Side work best?
Upper West Side works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Upper West Side 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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