Equestrian Gray vs Squirrel Tail

Equestrian Gray and Squirrel Tail come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 25 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Equestrian Gray leans red, Squirrel Tail reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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

Equestrian Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1553
Hex#908878
LRV25.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1553
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore · 1476
Hex#8D887A
LRV24.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1476
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Equestrian Gray vs Squirrel Tail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Equestrian Gray on one side and Squirrel Tail 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 Equestrian Gray comparisons

See how Equestrian Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Equestrian Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Equestrian Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Equestrian Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Equestrian Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Equestrian Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Equestrian Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Equestrian Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Equestrian Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Equestrian Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Equestrian Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Equestrian Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Equestrian Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Equestrian Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Equestrian Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Equestrian Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Equestrian Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Equestrian Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Equestrian Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Equestrian Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Equestrian Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Equestrian Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Equestrian Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Equestrian Gray reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Equestrian Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Equestrian Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Equestrian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Equestrian Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Equestrian Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Equestrian Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Equestrian Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Equestrian Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Equestrian Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Equestrian Gray reads slightly lighter