Carter Gray vs Deep Creek paint color comparison

Carter Gray vs Deep Creek

Carter GrayBenjamin MoorevsDeep CreekBenjamin MooreΔE 9.3 — Noticeable difference

Carter Gray and Deep Creek come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 22 for Carter Gray vs 15 for Deep Creek — means Carter Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Carter Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-80
LRV21.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-80
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore · 1477
LRV14.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1477
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Carter Gray vs Deep Creek Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carter Gray on one side and Deep Creek 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.