Clarksville Gray vs Laurentian Red

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Clarksville Gray reads as beige-greige, while Laurentian Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 40 vs 11, Clarksville Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Clarksville Gray's yellow and red character against Laurentian Red's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Clarksville Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-102
Hex#B2A990
LRV39.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-102
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Laurentian Red
Benjamin Moore · CC-152
Hex#7E4A46
LRV10.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-152
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Clarksville Gray vs Laurentian Red Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clarksville Gray on one side and Laurentian Red 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.

More Clarksville Gray comparisons

See how Clarksville Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Clarksville Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Clarksville Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Clarksville Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Clarksville Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Clarksville Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Clarksville Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Clarksville Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Clarksville Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Clarksville Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Clarksville Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Clarksville Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Clarksville Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Clarksville Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Clarksville Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Clarksville Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Clarksville Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Clarksville Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Clarksville Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Clarksville Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Clarksville Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Clarksville Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Clarksville Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Clarksville Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Clarksville Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Clarksville Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Clarksville Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Clarksville Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Clarksville Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Clarksville Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Clarksville Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Clarksville Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Clarksville Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Clarksville Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Clarksville Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Clarksville Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Clarksville Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Clarksville Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Clarksville Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Clarksville Gray is the lighter choice