Cordite vs Juniper Ash paint color comparison

Cordite vs Juniper Ash

CorditeBehrvsJuniper AshBehrΔE 13.3Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Cordite reads as grey, while Juniper Ash reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 23 vs 13, Juniper Ash will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cordite's green and blue character against Juniper Ash's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 13.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cordite
Behr · HDC-MD-28
Hex#616665
LRV13.0
BrandBehr
NumberHDC-MD-28
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Juniper Ash
Behr · PPU12-16
Hex#798884
LRV22.9
BrandBehr
NumberPPU12-16
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Cordite vs Juniper Ash Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cordite on one side and Juniper Ash 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 Cordite comparisons

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

White Dove
Cordite
White Dove
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Ammonite
Cordite
Ammonite
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 13, Ammonite is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Ore
Cordite
Iron Ore
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Cordite reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Purbeck Stone
Cordite
Purbeck Stone
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 52 vs 13, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.

Evergreen Fog
Cordite
Evergreen Fog
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 30 vs 13, Evergreen Fog is decisively the brighter choice.

Mizzle
Cordite
Mizzle
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Agreeable Gray
Cordite
Agreeable Gray
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 60 vs 13, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Accessible Beige
Cordite
Accessible Beige
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Denim Drift
Cordite
Denim Drift
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

French Gray
Cordite
French Gray
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 43 vs 13, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Naval
Cordite
Naval
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 4) makes Cordite the marginally brighter of the two.

Tranquil Dawn
Cordite
Tranquil Dawn
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Bancha
Cordite
Bancha
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Hardwick White
Cordite
Hardwick White
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Pure White
Cordite
Pure White
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 84 vs 13, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Artichoke
Cordite
Artichoke
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Artichoke the marginally brighter of the two.

Balboa Mist
Cordite
Balboa Mist
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Shoji White
Cordite
Shoji White
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Snowbound
Cordite
Snowbound
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Pewter Green
Cordite
Pewter Green
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Skimming Stone
Cordite
Skimming Stone
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Dix Blue
Cordite
Dix Blue
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

At LRV 41 vs 13, Dix Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Calamine
Cordite
Calamine
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 13, Calamine is decisively the brighter choice.

Treron
Cordite
Treron
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

A 12-point LRV gap (25 vs 13) makes Treron the marginally brighter of the two.

Vintage Vogue
Cordite
Vintage Vogue
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Saybrook Sage
Cordite
Saybrook Sage
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 13), opening up a space where Cordite encloses it.

Pale Green
Cordite
Pale Green
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

At LRV 31 vs 13, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Pine Needle
Cordite
Pine Needle
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Cordite the marginally brighter of the two.

Cement grey
Cordite
Cement grey
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 13) makes Cement grey the marginally brighter of the two.

Guilford Green
Cordite
Guilford Green
Behr
Cordite
HDC-MD-28 · LRV 13

At LRV 57 vs 13, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.