Delray Gray vs Rock Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Delray Gray (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Rock Gray (LRV 24), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.7, 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 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Delray Gray vs Rock Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Delray Gray and Rock Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Delray Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rock Gray.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Delray Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rock Gray.
Color Details
Delray Gray vs Rock Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delray Gray on one side and Rock Gray 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.