Windy City CSP-150 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #736F68, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artillery from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #736F68 · CSP-150
Windy City
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Windy City Technical Profile
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Windy City in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Windy City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWindy City
Nearly identical
PPGArtillery
Artillery
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquated Chain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Unpredictable Hue
Behr
Nearly identical
Hulett Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stormy Weather
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brandenburg Gate
Valspar
Very similar
Burnished Pewter
Vista Paint
Very similar
Great Gray Owl
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Graphic Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Windy City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windy City
#736F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989F6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windy City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windy City 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 Windy City.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Windy City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windy City have?
Windy City 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 Windy City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Windy City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windy City are Artillery by PPG (a near-identical match), Antiquated Chain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Grey Hearth by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Windy City'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 Windy City?
Windy City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Windy City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.