Decorator's White vs Gray Lake

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Decorator's White belongs to the green-white family and Gray Lake to the green-grey family. At LRV 83 vs 79, Decorator's White will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Decorator's White vs Gray Lake in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Decorator's White and Gray Lake are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Decorator's White gives the walls a little more lift.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bedroom

@gmdesigninc

Gray LakeBenjamin Moore Gray Lake bedroom paint review

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Decorator's White gives the walls a little more lift.

Decorator's WhiteDecorator'S White Bathroom

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Gray LakeBenjamin Moore Gray Lake bathroom decor

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Color Details

Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore · OC-149
Hex#EBEDEA
LRV82.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-149
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Gray Lake
Benjamin Moore · 2138-70
Hex#E4E8E2
LRV78.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2138-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Decorator's White vs Gray Lake Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decorator's White on one side and Gray Lake 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 Decorator's White comparisons

See how Decorator's White stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Decorator's White
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

Nearly identical in tone

Ammonite
Decorator's White
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Decorator's White
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Decorator's White
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Decorator's White
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Decorator's White
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Decorator's White
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Decorator's White
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Decorator's White
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Decorator's White
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Decorator's White
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Decorator's White
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Decorator's White
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Decorator's White
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Black grey
Decorator's White
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Piazza
Decorator's White
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Decorator's White reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Decorator's White
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Decorator's White
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Senses
Decorator's White
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Decorator's White
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Decorator's White
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Decorator's White
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Decorator's White
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Decorator's White
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Decorator's White
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Decorator's White
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Decorator's White is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Decorator's White
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Decorator's White reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Decorator's White
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

Decorator's White reads slightly lighter

Paper
Decorator's White
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Decorator's White
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Decorator's White is the lighter choice