Candle White vs Grey Blue

Candle WhiteBenjamin MoorevsGrey BlueRAL ClassicΔE 61.8Very different colors

Where Candle White belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Candle White reads as beige-white, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Candle White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 72 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 61.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Candle White
Benjamin Moore · 2164-70
Hex#F2E8DD
LRV79.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2164-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Candle White vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candle White on one side and Grey Blue 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 Candle White comparisons

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

White Dove
Candle White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Candle White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Candle White reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Candle White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Candle White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Candle White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Candle White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Candle White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Candle White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Candle White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Candle White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Candle White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Candle White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Candle White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Candle White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Candle White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Candle White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Candle White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Candle White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Candle White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Candle White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Candle White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Candle White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Candle White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Candle White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Candle White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Candle White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Candle White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Candle White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Candle White is the lighter choice

Senses
Candle White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Candle White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Candle White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Candle White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Candle White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Candle White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Candle White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Candle White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Candle White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Candle White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Candle White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Candle White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Candle White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Candle White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Candle White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Candle White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Candle White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Candle White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Candle White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Nearly identical in tone

Paper
Candle White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Candle White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Candle White is the lighter choice