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Benjamin Moore Fancy Pants CSP-525

Fancy Pants

Benjamin Moore

CSP-525

About Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore

Fancy Pants CSP-525 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 12% and hue near 226° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 12.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #53618f

RGB: 83, 97, 143

Hue226°

Saturation27%

Lightness44%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Fancy Pants CSP-525 a warm or cool color?
Fancy Pants by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Fancy Pants?
Fancy Pants sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 226°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Fancy Pants?
Brightness is about 12%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 44%. Hue is close to 226°. The hex value is #53618f. The RGB value is 83, 97, 143.
Is Fancy Pants better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Fancy Pants has brightness around 12%. 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 Fancy Pants?
You can match Fancy Pants 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 Fancy Pants work best in a home?
Fancy Pants 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 Fancy Pants compare to a pure white paint?
Fancy Pants is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Fancy Pants in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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