CSP-100

Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan

Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cosmopolitan paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful CSP-100. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cosmopolitan CSP-100
Color code:CSP-100
Color name:Cosmopolitan
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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LRV of Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan CSP-100 has an LRV of 46.47% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 46.47% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BBB6A9

RGB code:

187, 182, 169

Is Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 43° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-100 Cosmopolitan HSL code: 43, 12%, 70%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Cosmopolitan CSP-100 vs Bone Black CW-715

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100 vs Benjamin Moore Bone Black CW-715Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100
LRV: 46.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Cosmopolitan CSP-100 vs Northern Cliffs 1536

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100 vs Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs 1536Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan CSP-100
LRV: 46.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 45.53%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#BBB6A9copy color code
RGB Decimal187, 182, 169copy color code
RGB Percent73.33%, 71.37%, 66.27%copy color code
HSVHue: 43° Saturation: 9.63% Value: 73.33%copy color code
HSLhsl(43, 12, 70)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.67 Yellow: 9.63 Key: 26.67copy color code
YIQY: 182.013 I: 7.157 Q: -2.988copy color code
XYZX: 44.382 Y: 46.886 Z: 44.237copy color code
CIE LabL:74.117 a:-0.529 b:7.245copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.117 u:3.669 v:10.57copy color code
Decimal12301993copy color code
Hunter lab68.473, -4.131, 9.627copy color code