Gratifying Gray vs Ocean Abyss
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Gratifying Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Ocean Abyss to the blue family. Gratifying Gray (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gratifying Gray runs warm while Ocean Abyss is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Gratifying Gray vs Ocean Abyss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gratifying Gray on one side and Ocean Abyss 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.
More Gratifying Gray comparisons
See how Gratifying Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
