Dolphin vs Gray Owl
Dolphin and Gray Owl come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 41-point LRV gap — 65 for Gray Owl vs 24 for Dolphin — means Gray Owl will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 29.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dolphin vs Gray Owl Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin 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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