Amherst Gray vs North Cascades

Amherst GrayBenjamin MoorevsNorth CascadesBenjamin MooreΔE 31.5Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Amherst Gray reads as grey, while North Cascades reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 19, North Cascades will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Amherst Gray's yellow character against North Cascades's blue and purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.5, 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

Amherst Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-167
Hex#757670
LRV18.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-167
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
North Cascades
Benjamin Moore · 1411
Hex#C3C2D0
LRV55.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1411
UndertoneBlue and Purple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Amherst Gray vs North Cascades Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amherst Gray on one side and North Cascades 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 Amherst Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Amherst Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Amherst Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Amherst Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Amherst Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Amherst Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Amherst Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Amherst Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Amherst Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Amherst Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Amherst Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Amherst Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Amherst Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Amherst Gray reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Amherst Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Amherst Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Amherst Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Amherst Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Amherst Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Amherst Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Amherst Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Amherst Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Amherst Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Amherst Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Amherst Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Amherst Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Amherst Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Amherst Gray reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Amherst Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Amherst Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Amherst Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Amherst Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Amherst Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Amherst Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Amherst Gray reads slightly lighter