Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate CSP-160
| Official page: | Urban Sophisticate CSP-160 |
| Code: | CSP-160 |
| Name: | Urban Sophisticate |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate?
Benjamin Moore's CSP-160 Urban Sophisticate is a modern and chic color choice for any interior space. The deep and rich tones of this color blend seamlessly with neutral shades like white and grey, creating a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. Pairing Urban Sophisticate with soft pastels can create a subtle contrast and add a touch of warmth to the room. Additionally, combining this color with metallic accents such as gold or silver can enhance its luxurious appeal. Embrace the contemporary elegance of CSP-160 Urban Sophisticate to elevate your space with style and sophistication.
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What are Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate undertones?
Urban Sophisticate has a clear yellow and 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:
#BCB5A1
RGB code:
188, 181, 161
Is Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate CSP-160 cool or warm?
With a hue of 44°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
CSP-160 Urban Sophisticate HSL code: 44, 17%, 68%
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 Urban Sophisticate
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate:
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-160
Urban Sophisticate
Darker shades
CSP-160
Urban Sophisticate
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 Urban Sophisticate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.
LRV of Urban Sophisticate
Urban Sophisticate has an LRV of 45.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 45.87%, 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 | #BCB5A1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 181, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.73%, 70.98%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 14.36% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 17, 68) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.72 Yellow: 14.36 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 180.813 I: 10.598 Q: -4.743 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.695 Y: 46.313 Z: 40.346 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.748 a:-0.952 b:11.087 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.748 u:5.3 v:15.97 | |
| Decimal | 12367265 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.054, -4.485, 12.487 |
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