Boothbay Gray vs Impression
Boothbay Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Impression (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Boothbay Gray reads as blue-green, while Impression reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 43 for Boothbay Gray vs 40 for Impression — means Boothbay Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Boothbay Gray leans green, Impression reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Boothbay Gray vs Impression in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Boothbay Gray and Impression in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Impression brings more warmth to the space, while Boothbay Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Boothbay Gray reads more restrained here, while Impression adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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. Boothbay Gray reads more restrained here, while Impression adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Home Office
Home office walls matter more than most — you're looking at them all day, and a color that reads fine at first can become tiring over time. Boothbay Gray reads more restrained here, while Impression adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Boothbay Gray vs Impression Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boothbay Gray on one side and Impression 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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