Crownsville Gray vs Gray Owl
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Crownsville Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Gray Owl to the grey family. Gray Owl (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Crownsville Gray (LRV 22), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 32.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Crownsville Gray vs Gray Owl in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Crownsville Gray and Gray Owl in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Gray Owl reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Crownsville Gray.
Color Details
Crownsville Gray vs Gray Owl Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crownsville Gray on one side and Gray Owl 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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