Bracken Slate vs Nightfall paint color comparison

Bracken Slate vs Nightfall

Bracken SlateBenjamin MoorevsNightfallBenjamin MooreΔE 8.7 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Bracken Slate (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Nightfall (LRV 8), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bracken Slate
Benjamin Moore · CW-690
LRV14.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-690
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Nightfall
Benjamin Moore · 1596
LRV8.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1596
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Bracken Slate vs Nightfall Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bracken Slate on one side and Nightfall 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.