Bayleaf vs Pelham Gray paint color comparison

Bayleaf vs Pelham Gray

BayleafBenjamin MoorevsPelham GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 3.4 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Bayleaf reads as beige-greige, while Pelham Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pelham Gray (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Bayleaf (LRV 18), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Pelham Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-70
LRV21.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Bayleaf vs Pelham Gray Simulated Comparison

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