A la Mode vs Heather Gray paint color comparison

A la Mode vs Heather Gray

A la ModeBenjamin MoorevsHeather GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 25.5 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. A la Mode reads as greige-white, while Heather Gray reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 75 vs 35, A la Mode will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — A la Mode's red character against Heather Gray's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.5, 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

A la Mode
Benjamin Moore · 2109-70
LRV75.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2109-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Heather Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2139-40
LRV34.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-40
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

A la Mode vs Heather Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see A la Mode on one side and Heather Gray 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.