Cromwell Gray vs Rockport Gray

Cromwell Gray and Rockport Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 17-point LRV gap — 37 for Rockport Gray vs 20 for Cromwell Gray — means Rockport Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cromwell Gray vs Rockport Gray in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cromwell Gray and Rockport Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Rockport Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cromwell GrayBenjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bedroom color

@by.alliemarrone

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore HC-105 bedroom paint

@bellecii

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Rockport Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cromwell GrayRoosevelt Taupe bathroom color review

@proverbsthirtyonegirl

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore Rockport Gray bathroom review

@erinwalshdesign

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Rockport Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cromwell GrayRoosevelt Taupe exterior paint

@babaluma_

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore HC-105 exterior paint

@mclain_companies

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Rockport Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cromwell GrayBenjamin Moore Cromwell Gray bedroom picture

@harborpaintingco

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore HC-105 kitchen cabinets review

@twinfibers

Color Details

Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-103
Hex#7F7766
LRV19.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-103
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Rockport Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-105
Hex#A8A295
LRV36.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-105
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cromwell Gray vs Rockport Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cromwell Gray on one side and Rockport Gray 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 Cromwell Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Cromwell Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cromwell Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Cromwell Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cromwell Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cromwell Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cromwell Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cromwell Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cromwell Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cromwell Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cromwell Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Cromwell Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Cromwell Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cromwell Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Cromwell Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Cromwell Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cromwell Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Cromwell Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cromwell Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Cromwell Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Cromwell Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Cromwell Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cromwell Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Cromwell Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Cromwell Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cromwell Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cromwell Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Cromwell Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Cromwell Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cromwell Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cromwell Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cromwell Gray reads slightly lighter