Collingwood vs Shale paint color comparison

Collingwood vs Shale

CollingwoodBenjamin MoorevsShaleBenjamin MooreΔE 6.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Collingwood reads as beige-greige, while Shale reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Collingwood (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Shale (LRV 50), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Collingwood
Benjamin Moore · OC-28
LRV61.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-28
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Shale
Benjamin Moore · 861
LRV50.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number861
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Collingwood vs Shale Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Collingwood 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.