Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray CSP-205

What are Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray undertones?

The undertone of Cathedral Gray can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray CSP-205 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisGreigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-205 Cathedral Gray HSL code: 37, 10%, 53%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

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:

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

• 1468
  Willow Creek

  

• 1475
  Graystone

  

• CSP-75
  Castle Gate

  

• CSP-80
  Gothic Arch

  

• CSP-40
  Museum Piece

  

Darker shades

CSP-205
Cathedral Gray

• 1545
  Iron Gate

  

• 1477
  Deep Creek

  

• 979
  Stampede

  

• 1554
  Dash of Pepper

  

• HC-85
  Fairview Taupe

  

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.

CSP-205
Cathedral Gray

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

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?

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