York Gray CW-45 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D3CCBA, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Birch Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D3CCBA · CW-45
York Gray
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
York Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#D3CCBA
RGB211, 204, 186
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With York Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
York Gray
#D3CCBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for York Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
York Gray 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
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York Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does York Gray have?
York Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match York Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to York Gray are River Birch Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Doric White by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bay Salt by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting York Gray'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 York Gray?
York Gray has a estimated lightness value of 60.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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