PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreStonington Grayvs Benjamin MooreCoventry Gray
Why this comparison. Same BM gray family with Coventry one step darker — strip neighbors homeowners struggle to split.
Stonington Gray and Coventry Gray are very close (ΔE 4.76). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-170
Stonington Gray
#BAB9B0 · LRV 59
Undertone: yellow / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-169
Coventry Gray
#A9A89F · LRV 41
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
4.76
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
18
Stonington Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Stonington Gray: yellow / warm
Coventry Gray: yellow / warm
Coventry Gray: yellow / warm
Stonington Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 59 vs 41). On a wall, Stonington Gray reads light, airy; Coventry Gray reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Stonington Gray | Coventry Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-170 | HC-169 |
| Hex | #BAB9B0 | #A9A89F |
| RGB | 186, 185, 176 | 169, 168, 159 |
| LRV | 59 | 41 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK STONINGTON GRAY
Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK COVENTRY GRAY
Benjamin Moore Coventry 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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