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Benjamin Moore Museum Piece CSP-40

Museum Piece

Benjamin Moore

CSP-40

About Museum Piece by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 41.4%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #b0aca3

RGB: 176, 172, 163

Hue42°

Saturation8%

Lightness67%

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These are close matches to Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Museum Piece CSP-40 a warm or cool color?
Museum Piece by Benjamin Moore is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Museum Piece?
Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece?
Brightness is about 41%. Saturation is around 8%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 67%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #b0aca3. The RGB value is 176, 172, 163.
Is Museum Piece better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Museum Piece has brightness around 41%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Museum Piece?
You can match Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece work best in a home?
Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece compare to a pure white paint?
Museum Piece is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone 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 Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece 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 Museum Piece. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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