Gothic Arch CSP-80 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E978D, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pavestone from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E978D · CSP-80
Gothic Arch
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gothic Arch Technical Profile
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Gothic Arch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gothic Arch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGothic Arch
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPavestone
Pavestone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beachwood Drive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gray By Me
PPG
Nearly identical
Moon Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gothic Arch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gothic Arch
#9E978D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gothic Arch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gothic Arch 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gothic Arch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gothic Arch have?
Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gothic Arch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gothic Arch are Pavestone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dusky Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coastal Villa by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gothic Arch'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 Gothic Arch?
Gothic Arch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.3, 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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Why Gothic Arch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.