Gray Cashmere

Is it gray? Is it blue? Is it green? It may shift in different lights, but it's gorgeous. In fact it made the 2021 Color Trends list from Benjamin Moore.

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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Despite the blue-green undertones, Gray Cashmere 2138-60 doesn’t feel harsh or draw any warmth out of a space. Even when paired with white, the color is still friendly and approachable – making it an ideal compromise for those seeking a fresh aesthetic without compromising on comfort. It leans more gray than blue or green, hanging onto its neutral classification without crossing over into drab territory.
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Gray Cashmere is a stunning light green with that blue/gray undertone.In spaces with a lot of natural light, this color will lean blue. In spaces with very little natural light, the color leans green.

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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Finishing up our ‘top Kitchen Colours’ segment is the gorgeous and popular ‘Gray Cashmere’ 2138-60. Depending on the light, either the green or blueish undertones will come through, making it anything but a boring gray! Allowing it to work beautifully with both dark and light accents!

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

It's a soothing color for any space. I like the idea of it living in the more relaxed and introverted spaces of the home, such as bedrooms or bathrooms.

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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Where could you expect to see it?

Kelly of Kelly Rogers Interiors talks about using this color to create an "Indian spa" vibe for her bedroom and it works beautifully to create that soothing, relaxing vibe.

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

I personally wouldn't put this in the kitchen or dining room unless the family tended towards disharmony. I also wouldn't put it in an office, study or library as it's not the most motivating color.

Gray Cashmere / Benjamin Moore 2138-60

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Any pro tips?

This shade would be gorgeous with a red-toned exposed brick, or any warmer orange/red materials or furnishings.

What colors does it go well with?

Beigewood 1007, Rustic Brick 2091-20, Pilgrim Haze 2132-50, Incense Stick 2115-20, *via Benjamin Moore

What's the LRV?

65.57. 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, Gray Cashmere has a high LRV, meaning it reflects a large amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

Tags

Gray, Green, Blue, Light, Traditional

What are some similar popular colors?

Palladian Blue, Smoke, Hollingsworth Green

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