Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Chateau |
| SKU | CSP-140 |
| Hex | #AAA393 |
| RGB | 170, 163, 147 |
| HSL | 42°, 12%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Chateau
Chateau sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Chateau 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Chateau 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 #AAA393 in HSL space. Pair Chateau 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 Chateau Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chateau 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-140 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chateau
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chateau is Western Reserve (SW 9597). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Western Reserve and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Reserve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chateau
Behr's nearest match is Roadside (MQ2-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Roadside swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chateau
The closest Valspar equivalent of Chateau is Gray Silt (6002-1C). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order Gray Silt and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chateau
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chateau
Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chateau
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chateau is Drifted Wood (443-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifted Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chateau
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chateau is False Creek Greige (HGSW 3465) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full False Creek Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chateau
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chateau
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chateau
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Gray (NO. 17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chateau
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wood Shadow (0205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chateau
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chateau is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chateau
At Rodda, the closest color to Chateau is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chateau
C2 Paint's nearest match is Fossil (C2-926), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Fossil swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chateau
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Chateau is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chateau
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Chateau. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chateau
At Backdrop, the closest color to Chateau is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chateau
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chateau is Deep Marsh (0233) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →