Annapolis Gray vs Treron

Annapolis GrayBenjamin MoorevsTreronFarrow & BallΔE 20.9Distinct difference

Annapolis Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Treron (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Annapolis Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Treron to the greige-grey family. The 26-point LRV gap — 51 for Annapolis Gray vs 25 for Treron — means Annapolis Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Annapolis Gray leans red, Treron reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Annapolis Gray vs Treron in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Annapolis Gray and Treron in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Annapolis Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Treron.

Annapolis GrayBenjamin Moore Annapolis Gray Living Room

@wowgreatplace

TreronTreron living room paint

@leahmariehome

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Annapolis Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Annapolis GrayBm Annapolis Gray Bedroom

@jessbowshock

TreronTreron bedroom interior

@notjustaterrace

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Annapolis Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Annapolis GrayBm Annapolis Gray Bathroom

@mgspainting

TreronFarrow and Ball 292 bathroom picture

@redrowludlow

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Annapolis Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

TreronFarrow and Ball Treron 292 exterior

@harrietdalbyandthecockapoos

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Annapolis Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Annapolis GrayBenjamin Moore HC-176 kitchen cabinets

@paintyourkitchencabinets

TreronTreron kitchen cabinets interior

@efuaathome

Color Details

Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-176
Hex#C9BEAF
LRV50.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-176
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Treron
Farrow & Ball · 292
Hex#8b8a77
LRV24.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number292
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Annapolis Gray vs Treron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Gray on one side and Treron 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 Annapolis Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Annapolis Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Annapolis Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

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

Annapolis Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Annapolis Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Annapolis Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Annapolis Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Annapolis Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Annapolis Gray reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Annapolis Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Annapolis Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Annapolis Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Annapolis Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Annapolis Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Annapolis Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Annapolis Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Annapolis Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Annapolis Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Annapolis Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Annapolis Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Annapolis Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Annapolis Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Annapolis Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Annapolis Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Annapolis Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Annapolis Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Annapolis Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Annapolis Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Annapolis Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Annapolis Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Annapolis Gray is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Annapolis Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Annapolis Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter