Dark Basalt vs Galaxy paint color comparison

Dark Basalt vs Galaxy

Dark BasaltBenjamin MoorevsGalaxyBenjamin MooreΔE 3.8 — Noticeable difference

Dark Basalt and Galaxy 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 — 5 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Dark Basalt leans red, Galaxy reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.8 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

Dark Basalt
Benjamin Moore · 2072-10
LRV5.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2072-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Galaxy
Benjamin Moore · 2117-20
LRV6.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2117-20
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Dark Basalt vs Galaxy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Basalt on one side and Galaxy 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.