PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreGray Owlvs Benjamin MooreClassic Gray
Why this comparison. Gray Owl is a real gray, Classic Gray a tinted white — yet they get sampled for the same rooms.
Gray Owl and Classic Gray are very close (ΔE 4.22). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-52
Gray Owl
#C6C7BE · LRV 65
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-23
Classic Gray
#D7D2C5 · LRV 74
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
4.22
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Classic Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Gray Owl: yellow / warm
Classic Gray: red-orange / warm
Classic Gray: red-orange / warm
Classic Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 65, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Gray Owl | Classic Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-52 | OC-23 |
| Hex | #C6C7BE | #D7D2C5 |
| RGB | 198, 199, 190 | 215, 210, 197 |
| LRV | 65 | 74 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK GRAY OWL
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK CLASSIC GRAY
Benjamin Moore Classic Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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