Equestrian Gray vs Tavern Gray paint color comparison

Equestrian Gray vs Tavern Gray

Equestrian Gray and Tavern Gray 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 27 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Equestrian Gray leans red, Tavern Gray reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.9 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
LRV25.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1553
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tavern Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-40
LRV26.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Equestrian Gray vs Tavern Gray Simulated Comparison

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