Atmospheric vs Mountainscape

AtmosphericBenjamin MoorevsMountainscapeBenjamin MooreΔE 29.2Very different colors

Atmospheric and Mountainscape come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Atmospheric reads as blue-grey, while Mountainscape reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 46-point LRV gap — 79 for Mountainscape vs 33 for Atmospheric — means Mountainscape will open up a space more effectively. Where Atmospheric leans green and blue, Mountainscape reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 29.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Atmospheric
Benjamin Moore · AF-500
Hex#889D9A
LRV32.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-500
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mountainscape
Benjamin Moore · 870
Hex#E5E7E4
LRV78.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number870
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Atmospheric vs Mountainscape Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Atmospheric on one side and Mountainscape 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 Atmospheric comparisons

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

White Dove
Atmospheric
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Atmospheric
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Atmospheric
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Atmospheric is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Atmospheric
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Atmospheric
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Atmospheric
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Atmospheric
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Atmospheric
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Atmospheric reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Atmospheric
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Atmospheric
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Atmospheric
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Atmospheric reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Atmospheric
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Atmospheric
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Atmospheric is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Atmospheric
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Atmospheric reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Atmospheric
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Atmospheric is the lighter choice

Piazza
Atmospheric
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Atmospheric
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Atmospheric
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Atmospheric
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Atmospheric
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Atmospheric is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Atmospheric
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Atmospheric
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Atmospheric reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Atmospheric
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Atmospheric reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Atmospheric
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Atmospheric is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Atmospheric
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Atmospheric
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Atmospheric
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Atmospheric
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Atmospheric
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Atmospheric
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Atmospheric reads noticeably lighter