PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreGray Owlvs Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Gray
Why this comparison. Benjamin Moore’s best-selling light gray against Sherwin-Williams’ — cross-brand rivals at nearly the same depth.
Gray Owl and Repose Gray are very close (ΔE 2.14). 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
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7015
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.14
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Gray Owl is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Gray Owl: yellow / warm
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Gray Owl is slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 58, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Gray Owl | Repose Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | OC-52 | SW 7015 |
| Hex | #C6C7BE | #CCC9C0 |
| RGB | 198, 199, 190 | 204, 201, 192 |
| LRV | 65 | 58 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | red-orange / 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 REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose 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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