Gratifying Gray vs Naval

Gratifying GrayBehrvsNavalSherwin-WilliamsΔE 57.9Very different colors

Gratifying Gray (Behr) and Naval (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Gratifying Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Naval to the blue family. The 54-point LRV gap — 58 for Gratifying Gray vs 4 for Naval — means Gratifying Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Gratifying Gray leans warm, Naval reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.9 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

Gratifying Gray
Behr · DC-008
Hex#cbc9c0
LRV58.0
BrandBehr
NumberDC-008
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Naval
Sherwin-Williams · 6244
Hex#2F3D4C
LRV4.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6244
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Gratifying Gray vs Naval Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gratifying Gray on one side and Naval 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 Gratifying Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Gratifying Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gratifying Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Gratifying Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gratifying Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gratifying Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Gratifying Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gratifying Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Gratifying Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Gratifying Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

French Gray
Gratifying Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Gratifying Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gratifying Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Gratifying Gray reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Gratifying Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Gratifying Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Gratifying Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Gratifying Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Gratifying Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Gratifying Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Gratifying Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Gratifying Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Gratifying Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Gratifying Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Gratifying Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Gratifying Gray reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Gratifying Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Gratifying Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Gratifying Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Gratifying Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Gratifying Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Gratifying Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Gratifying Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gratifying Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gratifying Gray is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Gratifying Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Gratifying Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Gratifying Gray vs Naval Paint Color Comparison