Brownstone vs Skyscraper paint color comparison

Brownstone vs Skyscraper

BrownstoneBenjamin MoorevsSkyscraperBenjamin MooreΔE 60.3 — Very different colors

Brownstone and Skyscraper come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Brownstone reads as greige-grey, while Skyscraper reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 61-point LRV gap — 69 for Skyscraper vs 8 for Brownstone — means Skyscraper will open up a space more effectively. Where Brownstone leans red, Skyscraper reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Brownstone
Benjamin Moore · CSP-240
LRV8.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-240
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Skyscraper
Benjamin Moore · 765
LRV68.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number765
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Brownstone vs Skyscraper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brownstone on one side and Skyscraper 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.