Elemental vs Gray Mirage paint color comparison

Elemental vs Gray Mirage

ElementalBenjamin MoorevsGray MirageBenjamin MooreΔE 11.5 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 54 vs 40, Gray Mirage will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 11.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Elemental
Benjamin Moore · AF-400
LRV40.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-400
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Gray Mirage
Benjamin Moore · 2142-50
LRV53.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2142-50
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Elemental vs Gray Mirage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elemental on one side and Gray Mirage 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.