ColorplanBenjamin Moore York Gray (CW-45) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Wool Skein (SW 6148), Farrow & Ball Shaded White (No.201) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 59.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D2CBB9 |
| RGB | 210, 203, 185 |
| HSL | 43°, 22%, 77% |
About York Gray
York Gray (CW-45) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 60, York Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down York 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Skipping Stone (CSP-155); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How York Gray changes with the light
York 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
York Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
York 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 York Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
York Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See York Gray in real homes
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York 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Accessible Beige (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Off-White (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Even Better Beige (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
York Gray questions
What undertone does York Gray have?
York Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down York Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is York Gray a light or dark color?
York Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, York Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to York Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Wool Skein SW 6148 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Shaded White No.201 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (very close, ΔE 1.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with York Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share York Gray's undertone.
Where does York Gray work best?
York Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, York Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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