Ref. #636564 · CSP-60
City Shadow
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
City Shadow Technical Profile
What color is City Shadow? It's a deep neutral gray with the hex code #636564. Colors similar to City Shadow include Dunn-Edwards Pointed Rock, Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Pewter, Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray. City Shadow has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, City Shadow creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. City Shadow is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to City Shadow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With City Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
City Shadow
#636564
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#649797
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for City Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
City Shadow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to City Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
City Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does City Shadow have?
City Shadow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match City Shadow from other brands?
The closest matches are Pointed Rock by Dunn-Edwards (#646767), Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (#616564), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#636562). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of City Shadow?
City Shadow has an LRV of 12.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why City Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.