Bennington Gray vs Soft Beige paint color comparison

Bennington Gray vs Soft Beige

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Bennington Gray reads as beige-greige, while Soft Beige reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 47, Soft Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bennington Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-82
LRV46.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-82
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Soft Beige
Benjamin Moore · 2156-60
LRV79.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2156-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bennington Gray vs Soft Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bennington Gray on one side and Soft Beige 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.