Ref. #858581 · CSP-45
Street Chic
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Street Chic Technical Profile
What color is Street Chic? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #858581. Colors similar to Street Chic include MPC Cast Steel Met., MPC Grey Mare, Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray. Street Chic has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Street Chic creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Street Chic pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Street Chic
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Street Chic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Street Chic
#858581
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Street Chic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Street Chic 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 Street Chic.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Street Chic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Street Chic have?
Street Chic by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Street Chic from other brands?
The closest matches are Cast Steel Met. by MPC (#888783), Grey Mare by MPC (#888783), Classic French Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#888782). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Street Chic?
Street Chic has an LRV of 23.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Street Chic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.