Benjamin Moore Grandma's China CSP-365

Official page:Grandma's China CSP-365
Code:CSP-365
Name:Grandma's China
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Grandma's China?

Experience a timeless touch of elegance with Benjamin Moore CSP-365 Grandma's China. This soft and serene shade beautifully complements traditional and modern interiors alike, adding a sophisticated and cozy feel to any space. Pair Grandma's China with crisp white trim and accents in Benjamin Moore CSP-425 Dash of Pepper for a classic contrast, or create a harmonious look by combining it with neutral greiges like Benjamin Moore CSP-305 Garden Lattice and warm woods for a comforting atmosphere. Let Benjamin Moore CSP-365 Grandma's China bring a sense of tranquility and refinement to your home.

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What are Benjamin Moore Grandma's China undertones?

Grandma's China 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:

#E3DFD5

RGB code:

227, 223, 213

Is Benjamin Moore Grandma's China CSP-365 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 43°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

CSP-365 Grandma's China HSL code: 43, 20%, 86%

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 Grandma's China

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Grandma's China:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Grandma's China with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

LRV of Grandma's China

Grandma's China has an LRV of 72.48% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 72.48%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#E3DFD5Copy color code
RGB Decimal227, 223, 213Copy color code
RGB Percent89.02%, 87.45%, 83.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 43° Saturation: 6.17% Value: 89.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(43, 20, 86)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.76 Yellow: 6.17 Key: 10.98Copy color code
YIQY: 223.056 I: 5.597 Q: -2.266Copy color code
XYZX: 70.074 Y: 73.911 Z: 73.507Copy color code
CIE LabL:88.88 a:-0.378 b:5.378Copy color code
CIE LuvL:88.88 u:2.863 v:8.153Copy color code
Decimal14933973Copy color code
Hunter Lab85.971, -4.957, 9.486Copy color code
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