Amorous vs Gray Lake paint color comparison

Amorous vs Gray Lake

AmorousBenjamin MoorevsGray LakeBenjamin MooreΔE 35.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Amorous reads as grey, while Gray Lake reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 27, Gray Lake will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Amorous's purple character against Gray Lake's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.7, 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

Amorous
Benjamin Moore · AF-600
LRV27.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-600
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore · 2138-70
LRV78.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2138-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Amorous vs Gray Lake Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amorous on one side and Gray Lake 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.