Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gothic Arch |
| SKU | CSP-80 |
| Hex | #9D968C |
| RGB | 157, 150, 140 |
| HSL | 35°, 8%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Gothic Arch
Gothic Arch sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Gothic Arch 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gothic Arch 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 #9D968C in HSL space. Pair Gothic Arch 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 Gothic Arch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gothic Arch 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-80 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Acier (SW 9170), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Arch without repainting risk. See the full Acier swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Behr's nearest match is Pebbled Path (PPF-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Arch without repainting risk. See the full Pebbled Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gothic Arch
The closest Valspar equivalent of Gothic Arch is Aspen Gray (6004-2A). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31). If Valspar is your counter, order Aspen Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At Glidden, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Rock Slide (PPG1022-4) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rock Slide swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Barnwood Gray (DET620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Arch without repainting risk. See the full Barnwood Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gothic Arch. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chemise (NO. 216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gothic Arch without repainting risk. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gothic Arch
At Rodda, the closest color to Gothic Arch is Burlap (CA070) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gothic Arch
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gothic Arch is Fusion (C2-795). 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 31 vs 31). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Fusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Fusion swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Clare has no exact twin of Gothic Arch. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gothic Arch
Backdrop has no exact twin of Gothic Arch. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →