Slate
CW-700 · Benjamin Moore
GrayView Slate CW-700 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#A3A8A8
LRV
39
Family
Gray
CW-700
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Gray
“Inspired by shades in 18th century and early 19th century wallpapers, this sophisticated color is soft and unassertive.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around SlateSimilar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSlate vs Gris
39LRV39
#A3A8A8Hex#A5A9A8
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Gris is near-identical compared with Slate.
Slate vs Castlegate
39LRV37
#A3A8A8Hex#A0A5A5
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Castlegate is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Slate.
Slate vs Cloud Mountain
39LRV38
#A3A8A8Hex#A1A8A9
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Cloud Mountain is near-identical compared with Slate.
Slate vs Silent Film
39LRV37
#A3A8A8Hex#9FA5A5
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, teal cast
Silent Film is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Slate.
Slate vs Iron Wood
39LRV37
#A3A8A8Hex#A0A6A8
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Iron Wood is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Slate.
Slate vs Stepping Stone
39LRV39
#A3A8A8Hex#A4A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Stepping Stone is very close match · warmer compared with Slate.
Slate vs Metropolis
39LRV41
#A3A8A8Hex#A9ACAD
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Metropolis is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Slate.
Slate vs Mirror Mirror
39LRV43
#A3A8A8Hex#A8B0B2
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Mirror Mirror is close match · 4 points lighter compared with Slate.
Slate vs Manor House Gray
39LRV35
#A3A8A8Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Slate.
Slate vs Lamp Room Gray
39LRV44
#A3A8A8Hex#B1B1AA
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Slate.
The full strip
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Slate, answered
What is the LRV of Slate?
Slate (CW-700) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Slate a warm or cool color?
Slate has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
What is the closest match to Slate from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Slate is Gris (SW 7659) by Sherwin-Williams, near-identical.
Benjamin Moore · CW-700
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