ColorplanBenjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (SW 6164), Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth (No.283) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). 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 | 46.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BCB5A1 |
| RGB | 188, 181, 161 |
| HSL | 44°, 17%, 68% |
About Urban Sophisticate
Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 46, Urban Sophisticate has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Urban Sophisticate'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. Next to Senora Gray (1530), it's darker and warmer.
How Urban Sophisticate changes with the light
Urban Sophisticate 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
Urban Sophisticate's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Urban Sophisticate 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 Urban Sophisticate close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Urban Sophisticate will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Urban Sophisticate in real homes
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Urban Sophisticate 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.
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Urban Sophisticate questions
What undertone does Urban Sophisticate have?
Urban Sophisticate has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Urban Sophisticate's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Urban Sophisticate a light or dark color?
Urban Sophisticate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Urban Sophisticate has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Urban Sophisticate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage SW 6164 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth No.283 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Urban Sophisticate?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Urban Sophisticate's undertone.
Where does Urban Sophisticate work best?
Urban Sophisticate works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 46, Urban Sophisticate has visible color without darkening a room much.
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