Bayleaf vs Cromwell Gray paint color comparison

Bayleaf vs Cromwell Gray

BayleafBenjamin MoorevsCromwell GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 3.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Bayleaf reads as beige-greige, while Cromwell Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 18 and 20, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bayleaf
Benjamin Moore · 1533
LRV18.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1533
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-103
LRV19.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-103
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Bayleaf vs Cromwell Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bayleaf on one side and Cromwell Gray 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.