Cabot Trail vs Classic Gray paint color comparison

Cabot Trail vs Classic Gray

Cabot TrailBenjamin MoorevsClassic GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 30.3 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 74 vs 28, Classic Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cabot Trail's red character against Classic Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.3, 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

Cabot Trail
Benjamin Moore · 998
LRV28.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number998
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1548
LRV73.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1548
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cabot Trail vs Classic Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cabot Trail on one side and Classic Gray 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.