Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray CSP-205
| Official page: | Cathedral Gray CSP-205 |
| Code: | CSP-205 |
| Name: | Cathedral Gray |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray?
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with Benjamin Moore's Cathedral Gray (CSP-205). This sophisticated hue exudes a sense of tranquility and refinement, making it perfect for luxurious living rooms, cozy bedrooms, and serene home offices. Cathedral Gray adds a touch of understated glamour to any space, creating a harmonious atmosphere that promotes relaxation and introspection. Embrace the classic allure of Cathedral Gray and elevate your interior with a color that transcends trends and captivates the senses. Experience the beauty and grace of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) in your home, and unlock a world of unparalleled sophistication and style.
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What are Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray undertones?
Cathedral Gray has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#938A7C
RGB code:
147, 138, 124
Is Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray CSP-205 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37°, this Greige leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
CSP-205 Cathedral Gray HSL code: 37, 10%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Cathedral Gray
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Greige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
CSP-205
Cathedral Gray
Darker shades
CSP-205
Cathedral Gray
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cathedral Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Cathedral Gray
Cathedral Gray has an LRV of 26.41% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.41%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #938A7C |  |
| RGB Decimal | 147, 138, 124 | |
| RGB Percent | 57.65%, 54.12%, 48.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 15.65% Value: 57.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 10, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.12 Yellow: 15.65 Key: 42.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 139.095 I: 9.862 Q: -2.453 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.759 Y: 25.836 Z: 22.746 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.881 a:0.874 b:8.71 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.881 u:6.211 v:11.698 | |
| Decimal | 9669244 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.829, -2.003, 9.048 | |
Benjamin Moore CSP-205 Cathedral Gray
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