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Benjamin Moore Tavern Gray

CW-40 · #928B76 · LRV 25.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sweet Carolina is a 98% match

Tavern Gray (CW-40) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sweet Carolina (98% match).

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LRV

25.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-40

HEX

#928B76

RGB

146, 139, 118

HSL

45°, 11%, 52%

Family

Yellows

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Tavern Gray FAQ

What undertone does Tavern Gray have?

Tavern Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. 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 Tavern Gray?

Tavern Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.9 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.

What is the closest match to Tavern Gray in other brands?

Valspar: Sweet Carolina (5008-2A), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cattail Marsh (DEBN59), 96%; PPG: Meander (PPG1029-5), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Bunglehouse Gray (SW 2845), 96%; Glidden: Meander (PPG1029-5), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 95%; Behr: Muted Sage (N350-5), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Connected Gray (HGSW6165), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tavern Gray?

The HEX code of Tavern Gray (CW-40) is #928B76, RGB 146, 139, 118. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.