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Chateau

37%LRV Value
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Chateau CSP-140 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ABA494, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ethereal Mood from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chateau Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABA494
RGB171, 164, 148
LRV37.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Chateau in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Chateau in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreChateau
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEthereal Mood

Ethereal Mood

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Aldabra

PPG

Nearly identical

Well-Crafted

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gray Silt

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Hazy Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Roadside

Behr

Nearly identical

Bristol Beige

Vista Paint

Very similar

Khaki

Kilz

Very similar

Wood Shadow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Chateau

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Chateau

#ABA494

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Chateau

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

River Birch

Complement

Coastline

Chateau Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chateau.

Rockport Gray

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Ranchwood

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#AEA391

Brandon Beige

Benjamin Moore · 977

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Weekend Getaway

Benjamin Moore · 473

#A6AB93

Nantucket Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-111

#B0AC94

Victorian Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1531

#A9A28A

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Chateau — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chateau have?
Chateau by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chateau in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chateau from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chateau are Ethereal Mood by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Western Reserve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aldabra by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chateau's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chateau?
Chateau has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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