Downtown CSP-165 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A49B89, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Canyon Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A49B89 · CSP-165
Downtown
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Downtown Technical Profile
HEX Code#A49B89
RGB164, 155, 137
Estimated LRV33.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#A69C88
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#A59C8C
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#A49B8C
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#A49D8F
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Colors That Work With Downtown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downtown
#A49B89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downtown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downtown 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
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Downtown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downtown have?
Downtown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Downtown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downtown are Grand Canyon Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Chic Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Downtown'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 Downtown?
Downtown has a estimated lightness value of 33.1, 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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