Asphalt vs Dolphin paint color comparison

Asphalt vs Dolphin

AsphaltBenjamin MoorevsDolphinBenjamin MooreΔE 2.4 — Subtle difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (21 vs 24), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Asphalt
Benjamin Moore · CC-548
LRV21.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-548
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Dolphin
Benjamin Moore · AF-715
LRV23.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-715
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Asphalt vs Dolphin Simulated Comparison

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