Ref. #455952 · 686
Crisp Romaine
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crisp Romaine Technical Profile
What color is Crisp Romaine? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #455952. Colors similar to Crisp Romaine include MPC Verde Bosco, Valspar Jade Sea, Valspar Peacock House. Crisp Romaine has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Crisp Romaine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Crisp Romaine pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Crisp Romaine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crisp Romaine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crisp Romaine
#455952
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#54777D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crisp Romaine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crisp Romaine 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 Crisp Romaine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crisp Romaine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crisp Romaine have?
Crisp Romaine by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Crisp Romaine from other brands?
The closest matches are Verde Bosco by MPC (#495B52), Jade Sea by Valspar (#485A50), Peacock House by Valspar (#405550). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crisp Romaine?
Crisp Romaine has an LRV of 9.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crisp Romaine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.