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Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray

CSP-205 · #948B7D · LRV ~26.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay (~98% proximity)

Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Cathedral Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

26.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-205

HEX

#948B7D

RGB

148, 139, 125

HSL

37°, 10%, 54%

Family

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Cathedral Gray FAQ

What undertone does Cathedral Gray have?

Cathedral Gray is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cathedral Gray?

Cathedral Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cathedral Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (SW 9172), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (HGSW9172), ~98% proximity; Behr: Art District (MQ2-57), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Vintage Oak (DESS41), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Winter Feather (PPG14-06), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), ~95% proximity; PPG: Meander (PPG1029-5), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cathedral Gray?

The HEX code of Cathedral Gray (CSP-205) is #948B7D, RGB 148, 139, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.