Buckhorn vs Black grey

BuckhornBenjamin MoorevsBlack greyRAL ClassicΔE 33.2Very different colors

Buckhorn is a Benjamin Moore color while Black grey comes from RAL Classic. Buckhorn reads as beige-greige, while Black grey reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 18 vs 6, Buckhorn will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 33.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Buckhorn
Benjamin Moore · 987
Hex#84735E
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number987
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Black grey
RAL Classic · RAL 7021
Hex#2F3234
LRV6.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 7021
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Buckhorn vs Black grey Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckhorn on one side and Black grey 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.

More Buckhorn comparisons

See how Buckhorn stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Buckhorn
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Buckhorn
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Buckhorn
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Buckhorn reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Buckhorn
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Buckhorn
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Buckhorn
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Buckhorn
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Buckhorn
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Buckhorn
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Buckhorn
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Buckhorn
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Buckhorn reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Buckhorn
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Buckhorn
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Buckhorn reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Buckhorn
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Buckhorn
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Buckhorn
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Grey Blue
Buckhorn
Grey Blue
RAL ClassicClassic
Grey Blue
LRV 7

Buckhorn reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Buckhorn
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Buckhorn
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Buckhorn
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Buckhorn reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Buckhorn
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Buckhorn
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Buckhorn
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Buckhorn
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Buckhorn reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Buckhorn
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Buckhorn
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Buckhorn
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Buckhorn
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Buckhorn
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Buckhorn
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Buckhorn reads slightly lighter