Absolute Zero vs Rumors

Absolute ZeroBehrvsRumorsBehrΔE 56.4Very different colors

Absolute Zero and Rumors come from the same Behr collection. Absolute Zero reads as blue-grey, while Rumors reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 64 for Absolute Zero vs 9 for Rumors — means Absolute Zero will open up a space more effectively. Where Absolute Zero leans blue, Rumors reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Absolute Zero
Behr · N490-1
Hex#cbd3d5
LRV63.5
BrandBehr
NumberN490-1
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Rumors
Behr · MQ1-15
Hex#744245
LRV8.6
BrandBehr
NumberMQ1-15
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Absolute Zero vs Rumors Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Absolute Zero on one side and Rumors on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Absolute Zero comparisons

See how Absolute Zero stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Absolute Zero
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Absolute Zero
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Absolute Zero
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Absolute Zero
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Absolute Zero
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Absolute Zero
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Absolute Zero
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Absolute Zero
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Absolute Zero
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Absolute Zero
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Absolute Zero
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Absolute Zero
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Absolute Zero
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Absolute Zero
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Black grey
Absolute Zero
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Piazza
Absolute Zero
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Humble Yellow
Absolute Zero
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Absolute Zero
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Senses
Absolute Zero
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Absolute Zero reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Absolute Zero
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Absolute Zero
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Absolute Zero reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Absolute Zero
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Absolute Zero
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Absolute Zero
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Absolute Zero
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Absolute Zero reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Absolute Zero
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Absolute Zero
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Absolute Zero
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Absolute Zero
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Absolute Zero
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Absolute Zero is the lighter choice