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Benjamin Moore Chateau CSP-140

Chateau

Benjamin Moore

CSP-140

About Chateau by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 36.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #aaa393

RGB: 170, 163, 147

Hue42°

Saturation12%

Lightness62%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Chateau from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Chateau

Benjamin Moore

CSP-140

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Chateau looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Chateau CSP-140 a warm or cool color?
Chateau by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Chateau?
Chateau sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Chateau?
Brightness is about 37%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 62%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #aaa393. The RGB value is 170, 163, 147.
Is Chateau better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Chateau has brightness around 37%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Chateau?
You can match Chateau with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Chateau work best in a home?
Chateau works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Chateau compare to a pure white paint?
Chateau is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Chateau in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Chateau

Benjamin Moore

CSP-140

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Chateau in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Chateau

Benjamin Moore

CSP-140

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Chateau. They add contrast without clashing.

Chateau

Benjamin Moore

CSP-140

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Chateau. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

ALDABRA

Glidden

PPG14-28

KARMA

Glidden

PPG1026-4

Ethereal Mood

Sherwin Williams

SW7639

Gray Area

Sherwin Williams

SW7052