Chateau vs Shale paint color comparison

Chateau vs Shale

ChateauBenjamin MoorevsShaleBenjamin MooreΔE 9.9 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 50 vs 37, Shale will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-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 9.9, 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

Chateau
Benjamin Moore · CSP-140
LRV36.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-140
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shale
Benjamin Moore · 861
LRV50.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number861
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Chateau vs Shale Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau on one side and Shale 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.