Millstream vs Naturalist Gray
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Millstream belongs to the blue family and Naturalist Gray to the grey family. Millstream (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Naturalist Gray (LRV 26), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Millstream runs blue while Naturalist Gray is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Millstream vs Naturalist Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Millstream and Naturalist Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Millstream reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Naturalist Gray.
Color Details
Millstream vs Naturalist Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Millstream on one side and Naturalist Gray 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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