Skip to main content
Benjamin Moore Picnic Basket CSP-730

Picnic Basket

Benjamin Moore

CSP-730

About Picnic Basket by Benjamin Moore

Picnic Basket CSP-730 by Benjamin Moore is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 53% and hue near 120° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 53.2%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #bbc3bb

RGB: 187, 195, 187

Hue120°

Saturation6%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Picnic Basket CSP-730 a warm or cool color?
Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket?
Picnic Basket sits in the green family. Its hue is about 120°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Picnic Basket?
Brightness is about 53%. Saturation is around 6%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 120°. The hex value is #bbc3bb. The RGB value is 187, 195, 187.
Is Picnic Basket better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Picnic Basket has brightness around 53%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Picnic Basket?
You can match Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket work best in a home?
Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket compare to a pure white paint?
Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket 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 Picnic Basket. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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