Museum Piece CSP-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B1ADA4, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pussywillow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1ADA4 · CSP-40
Museum Piece
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Museum Piece Technical Profile
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Museum Piece in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Museum Piece in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMuseum Piece
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPussywillow
Pussywillow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kalispell
PPG
Nearly identical
Laid Back Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Heart of Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Ashen Grey
Valspar
Very similar
Ashford
Vista Paint
Very similar
In the Hills
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Museum Piece
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Museum Piece
#B1ADA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Museum Piece
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Museum Piece — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Museum Piece have?
Museum Piece by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Museum Piece in your own space before committing.
What colors match Museum Piece from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Museum Piece are Pussywillow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Kalispell by PPG (a near-identical match), Laid Back Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Museum Piece'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 Museum Piece?
Museum Piece has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Museum Piece's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.