Castleton Mist vs Old Salem Gray
Castleton Mist and Old Salem Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Castleton Mist belongs to the beige-yellow family and Old Salem Gray to the beige-greige family. The 29-point LRV gap — 61 for Castleton Mist vs 32 for Old Salem Gray — means Castleton Mist will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Castleton Mist vs Old Salem Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Castleton Mist and Old Salem Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Castleton Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Castleton Mist vs Old Salem Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Castleton Mist on one side and Old Salem Gray on the other.
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.
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