Boothbay Gray vs Gray Cardigan
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Boothbay Gray reads as blue-green, while Gray Cardigan reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 43 vs 35, Boothbay Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Boothbay Gray's green character against Gray Cardigan's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Boothbay Gray vs Gray Cardigan in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Boothbay Gray and Gray Cardigan are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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 Boothbay Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Gray Cardigan would.
Color Details
Boothbay Gray vs Gray Cardigan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boothbay Gray on one side and Gray Cardigan 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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