Boothbay Gray vs Silver Mink
Boothbay Gray and Silver Mink come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Boothbay Gray reads as blue-green, while Silver Mink reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 43 vs 44 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Boothbay Gray leans green, Silver Mink reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Boothbay Gray vs Silver Mink in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Boothbay Gray and Silver Mink 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
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Boothbay Gray vs Silver Mink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boothbay Gray on one side and Silver Mink 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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