Collingwood

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

Collingwood has a soft, feminine, slightly violet undertone. Will your walls be violet? Well, if you have a north-facing room and a hate-on for violet, then it might make you twitch – just a bit. But generally speaking, the violet is more about the softness of the colour, and really, it’s a GREAT way to get GRAY without blue or green.

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Benjamin Moore Collingwood is balanced light to mid-toned greige with a transitional mix of warm and cool undertones tones (more warm than cool). Collingwood is also one of Benjamin Moore’s bestselling paint colors. Collingwood leans a tad warmer than the popular Sherwin Williams Repose Gray, which is the number one color that I recommend to my clients.

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Collingwood has great depth which makes it a great choice if your rooms have a good bit of light. It won’t look washed out and contrasts well with white trim or woodwork. It’s a grey with a warm taupe undertone and pairs great with everything from cool coastal decor in shades of seafoam and blue to whitewashed country spaces full of warm woods. Compared to some other popular colours, it’s darker than Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist and warmer than Gray Owl.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Due to its slight purple undertones, Collingwood works best in south-facing rooms or rooms with decent natural light. Designers choose Collingwood as a perfect, warm, neutral backdrop for kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms. It pairs perfectly with white trims and countertops for a clean but inviting feel.

Where could you expect to see it?

This super livable gray/greige could show up pretty much anywhere given its accessibility. I can see it on the walls at a high end realtor’s office or really any office space.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you are looking for a dramatic punch, Collingwood is going to be too soft and neutral for you.

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What's the LRV?

62.14. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light grays, Collingwood has a fairly high LRV, meaning it reflects a good amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes, Collingwood is an excellent general exterior color or great on window trim paired with a white.

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