Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Cathedral Gray |
| SKU | CSP-205 |
| Hex | #938A7C |
| RGB | 147, 138, 124 |
| HSL | 37°, 10%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray
Cathedral Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cathedral Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Cathedral Gray within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #938A7C in HSL space. Pair Cathedral Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cathedral Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore CSP-205 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Hammered Silver (SW 2840) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hammered Silver swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
Behr's nearest match is Lost Canyon (MQ6-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Gray without repainting risk. See the full Lost Canyon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Big Apple (8006-2F) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Apple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Cathedral Gray. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
Glidden has no exact twin of Cathedral Gray. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cathedral Gray without repainting risk. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Highland Country (DEGR39) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Country swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cathedral Gray. The nearest is Greystoke (0575) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Cathedral Gray is Olive Brown (CA082). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Rodda is your counter, order Olive Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Olive Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Rickshaw (C2-825) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cathedral Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cathedral Gray is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →