PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsRepose Grayvs Benjamin MooreStonington Gray
Why this comparison. The cross-brand cool-gray match-up.
Repose Gray and Stonington Gray are very close (ΔE 4.35). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7015
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-170
Stonington Gray
#BAB9B0 · LRV 59
Undertone: yellow / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
4.35
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Stonington Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Repose Gray: red-orange / warm
Stonington Gray: yellow / warm
Stonington Gray: yellow / warm
LRV is essentially equal (58 vs 59) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Repose Gray | Stonington Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7015 | HC-170 |
| Hex | #CCC9C0 | #BAB9B0 |
| RGB | 204, 201, 192 | 186, 185, 176 |
| LRV | 58 | 59 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK REPOSE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
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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