Annapolis Gray vs Desert Light paint color comparison

Annapolis Gray vs Desert Light

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Desert Light (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Annapolis Gray (LRV 51), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-176
LRV50.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-176
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Desert Light
Benjamin Moore · 1004
LRV57.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1004
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Annapolis Gray vs Desert Light Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Gray on one side and Desert Light 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.