Gray Cashmere
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Gray Cashmere remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 16 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#CFD5CD
LRV
64.53
Gray Cashmere in Real Rooms
Gray Cashmere has a high LRV of 64.53 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, living room and misc.
6 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Gray Cashmere brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls wrapped in Gray Cashmere deliver serene, spa-like calm.
@ktpaintingg
4 Bedroom Photos
Gray Cashmere creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls painted in Gray Cashmere establish a calm, neutral backdrop.
@whiteorchidhome
Pale Gray Cashmere walls envelop the bedroom in understated elegance.
@thompsonspainthomedecor
Master bedroom walls in Gray Cashmere provide a soothing, sophisticated atmosphere.
@thecocohutsanibel
Bedroom painted in Gray Cashmere offers a peaceful, neutral sanctuary.
@og__interiors
3 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Gray Cashmere. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Gray Cashmere complement both modern and traditional furnishings.
@midnightfarm2022
Fireplace wall painted in Gray Cashmere anchors this inviting living space.
@illustrious_interiors
Gray Cashmere walls in this living room balance warmth with cool sophistication.
@madeline_fort41design
3 Misc Photos
See how Gray Cashmere is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Walls glazed in Gray Cashmere display subtle depth and soft luminosity.
@victorianbytheseashore
Gray Cashmere delivers a versatile neutral with sophisticated warm undertones.
@victorianbytheseashore
Trimwork and walls in Gray Cashmere work beautifully in any room.
@victorianbytheseashore
Coordinating Colors
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 29), opening up a space where Storm Cloud Gray encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 12, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 8), opening up a space where Mallard Green encloses it.
Rainforest Dew reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (68 vs 65) makes Healing Aloe the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (68 vs 65) makes Oystershell the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 65 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 67 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 65 vs 34, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 9), opening up a space where Grappa encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 25, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 27, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 10), opening up a space where Purple Lotus encloses it.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 65), opening up a space where Gray Cashmere encloses it.
Wickham Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Decorator's White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 65), opening up a space where Gray Cashmere encloses it.
With LRVs of 67 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (68 vs 65) makes Healing Aloe the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 65 vs 44, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 43), opening up a space where Garden Path encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 46, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
Gray Cashmere reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 40), opening up a space where Flora encloses it.