Chateau vs Soft Grey
Where Chateau belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Soft Grey is a Jotun color. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Soft Grey (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Chateau (LRV 37), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chateau runs red while Soft Grey is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Chateau vs Soft Grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chateau on one side and Soft Grey 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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