Aplomb vs Stonybrook paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Stonybrook

AplombBenjamin MoorevsStonybrookBenjamin MooreΔE 21.9 — Distinct 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. At LRV 29 vs 21, Stonybrook will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aplomb's red character against Stonybrook's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.9, 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

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Stonybrook
Benjamin Moore · 1566
LRV29.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1566
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Aplomb vs Stonybrook Simulated Comparison

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