Cabot Trail vs Classic Gray paint color comparison

Cabot Trail vs Classic Gray

Cabot TrailBenjamin MoorevsClassic GrayBenjamin MooreΔE 30.3 — Very different colors

Cabot Trail and Classic Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 46-point LRV gap — 74 for Classic Gray vs 28 for Cabot Trail — means Classic Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Cabot Trail leans warm, Classic Gray reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.3 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

Cabot Trail
Benjamin Moore · CC-480
LRV28.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-480
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore · OC-23
LRV73.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-23
UndertoneYellow
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.