PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreGray Owlvs Benjamin MooreStonington Gray
Why this comparison. BM’s two go-to light grays; Stonington runs cooler and bluer while Gray Owl can flash green.
Gray Owl and Stonington Gray are very close (ΔE 3.65). 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 · HC-170
Stonington Gray
#BAB9B0 · LRV 59
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.65
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
6
Gray Owl is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Gray Owl: yellow / warm
Stonington Gray: yellow / warm
Stonington Gray: yellow / warm
Gray Owl is slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 59, 6-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Gray Owl | Stonington Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | OC-52 | HC-170 |
| Hex | #C6C7BE | #BAB9B0 |
| RGB | 198, 199, 190 | 186, 185, 176 |
| LRV | 65 | 59 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK GRAY OWL
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK STONINGTON GRAY
Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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