Cinder vs Granite paint color comparison

Cinder vs Granite

CinderBenjamin MoorevsGraniteBenjamin MooreΔE 3.2 — Noticeable difference

Cinder and Granite come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 24 vs 22 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.2 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

Cinder
Benjamin Moore · AF-705
LRV24.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-705
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Granite
Benjamin Moore · AF-660
LRV21.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-660
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Cinder vs Granite Simulated Comparison

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