Bayleaf vs Tavern Gray paint color comparison

Bayleaf vs Tavern Gray

BayleafBenjamin MoorevsTavern GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 8.9 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Bayleaf belongs to the beige-greige family and Tavern Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 27 vs 18, Tavern Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bayleaf's red character against Tavern Gray's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.9, 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
Tavern Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-40
LRV26.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Bayleaf vs Tavern Gray Simulated Comparison

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