Cathedral Gray vs Great Graphite
Cathedral Gray and Great Graphite come from the same Behr collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 40 for Cathedral Gray vs 38 for Great Graphite — means Cathedral Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Cathedral Gray leans red, Great Graphite reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cathedral Gray vs Great Graphite in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Cathedral Gray and Great Graphite are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Cathedral Gray vs Great Graphite Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cathedral Gray on one side and Great Graphite on the other.
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.
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