Ambler Slate vs Gray

Ambler SlateBenjamin MoorevsGrayBenjamin MooreΔE 1.1Subtle difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 12 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ambler Slate's blue character against Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.1, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ambler Slate
Benjamin Moore · CW-685
Hex#57595A
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-685
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2121-10
Hex#585858
LRV11.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2121-10
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Ambler Slate vs Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ambler Slate on one side and 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.

More Ambler Slate comparisons

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

White Dove
Ambler Slate
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ambler Slate
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ambler Slate
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ambler Slate reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Ambler Slate
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Ambler Slate
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Ambler Slate
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Ambler Slate
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ambler Slate
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Ambler Slate
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ambler Slate
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ambler Slate
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Ambler Slate
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Ambler Slate
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ambler Slate reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Ambler Slate
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Ambler Slate
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ambler Slate reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Ambler Slate
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Ambler Slate
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ambler Slate
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Ambler Slate
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Ambler Slate
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ambler Slate reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Ambler Slate
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ambler Slate
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Ambler Slate
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Ambler Slate
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ambler Slate reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Ambler Slate
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Ambler Slate
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Ambler Slate
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ambler Slate
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ambler Slate
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ambler Slate
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone