ColorplanBenjamin Moore Windy City (CSP-150) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) and Behr Dark Granite (780F-6). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 15.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #726E67 |
| RGB | 114, 110, 103 |
| HSL | 38°, 5%, 43% |
About Windy City
Windy City (CSP-150) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 16, Windy City absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Windy City'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 Bear Creek (1470), it's cooler.
How Windy City changes with the light
Windy City 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 Windy City will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Windy City 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 Windy City close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Windy City will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Windy City in real homes
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Windy City 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
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Thunderous (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Windy City questions
What undertone does Windy City have?
Windy City has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Windy City's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Windy City a light or dark color?
Windy City has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Windy City absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Windy City in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Pantalon No.221 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Behr: Dark Granite 780F-6 (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 Windy City?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Windy City's undertone.
Where does Windy City work best?
Windy City works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 16, Windy City absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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