Benjamin Moore

Plaster of Paris

CSP-185

Plaster of Paris by Benjamin Moore is a powdery white with a neutral-to-slightly-warm undertone that avoids reading stark or cold on walls. With an LRV of 72.52, it reflects a high amount of light and can make smaller rooms feel more open. Its restrained tone suits living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms across minimalist, contemporary, and traditional interiors.

Pairing it with White Dove or Gray Owl maintains a quiet, layered neutral palette, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy offer strong tonal contrast. Palladian Blue or Guilford Green can introduce subtle color without competing with its clean character.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-185

Collection

Color Stories

Plaster of Paris in Real Homes (6 Photos)

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Plaster of Paris in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Plaster of Paris under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Plaster of Paris under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

46°

Orange Family

Lightness

86%

Light

Saturation

29%

Muted

LRV

72.5

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E5E0D0

RGB Decimal

229, 224, 208

RGB Percent

89.8%, 87.8%, 81.6%

HSL

45.7, 28.8%, 85.7%

HSV

45.7, 9.2%, 89.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.2%, 9.2%, 10.2%

YIQ

223.7, 8.1, -3.9

XYZ

70.35, 74.52, 70.35

CIE Lab

89.17, -1.02, 8.42

CIE Luv

89.17, 3.80, 12.75

Hunter Lab

86.33, -1.02, 8.04

Decimal

15065296

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Plaster of Paris Sanctuary Nettle Keemun

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Plaster of Paris Winter Mood Soft Wool Atrium White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Plaster of Paris Celestia Blue Violet Vision Garden Fairy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Plaster of Paris Mental Note Calamine Lime Flip

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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