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Ref. #9E978D · CSP-80

Gothic Arch

31%LRV Value
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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.

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Gothic Arch Technical Profile

HEX Code#9E978D
RGB158, 151, 141
LRV31.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Pebbled Path

Complement

Pachyderm

Gothic Arch 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

Firenze

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

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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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