Carter Gray vs Graystone paint color comparison

Carter Gray vs Graystone

Carter GrayBenjamin MoorevsGraystoneBenjamin MooreΔE 10.0 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Carter Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Graystone to the grey family. At LRV 31 vs 22, Graystone will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Graystone
Benjamin Moore · 1475
LRV30.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1475
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Carter Gray vs Graystone Simulated Comparison

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