Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Upper West Side |
| SKU | CSP-70 |
| Hex | #AFA79B |
| RGB | 175, 167, 155 |
| HSL | 36°, 11%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Upper West Side
Upper West Side sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Upper West Side 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Upper West Side 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 #AFA79B in HSL space. Pair Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Upper West Side 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-70 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Upper West Side
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Illusion (SW 9592), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Illusion swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Upper West Side
At Behr, the closest color to Upper West Side is Deer Run (ECC-45-1) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deer Run swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Upper West Side
Valspar's nearest match is Ashen Gray (6004-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Ashen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Upper West Side
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Upper West Side is Fieldstone (PPG1000-3). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Fieldstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Fieldstone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Upper West Side
The closest Glidden equivalent of Upper West Side is Fieldstone (PPG1000-3). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Fieldstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Fieldstone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Upper West Side
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hazy Gray (440-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Upper West Side
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dorian Gray (HGSW 3475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Dorian Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Upper West Side
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Organic Greige (DEGR21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Upper West Side
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Upper West Side is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Upper West Side
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Upper West Side. The nearest is Vitty Green (NO. G3) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Upper West Side
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Upper West Side
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Upper West Side is In the Hills (0561). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order In the Hills and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Upper West Side
Rodda's nearest match is Winter Wood (R027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Winter Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Upper West Side
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mortar (C2-814), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Upper West Side without repainting risk. See the full Mortar swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Upper West Side
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Upper West Side is In the Hills (0561). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order In the Hills and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Hills swatch →