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Benjamin Moore Downtown CSP-165

Downtown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-165

About Downtown by Benjamin Moore

Downtown CSP-165 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 33% and hue near 40° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 32.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a39a88

RGB: 163, 154, 136

Hue40°

Saturation13%

Lightness59%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Downtown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-165

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Downtown CSP-165 a warm or cool color?
Downtown 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 Downtown?
Downtown sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 40°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Downtown?
Brightness is about 33%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 59%. Hue is close to 40°. The hex value is #a39a88. The RGB value is 163, 154, 136.
Is Downtown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Downtown has brightness around 33%. 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 Downtown?
You can match Downtown 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 Downtown work best in a home?
Downtown 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 Downtown compare to a pure white paint?
Downtown 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 Downtown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Downtown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-165

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Downtown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-165

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Downtown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-165

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