Avalon Teal vs Gentleman's Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Avalon Teal belongs to the blue family and Gentleman's Gray to the blue-grey family. At LRV 18 vs 7, Avalon Teal will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 22.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Avalon Teal vs Gentleman's Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Avalon Teal and Gentleman's Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Avalon Teal will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Gentleman's Gray would.
Color Details
Avalon Teal vs Gentleman's Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avalon Teal on one side and Gentleman's Gray on the other.
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.
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