Escarpment vs Acier

EscarpmentBenjamin MoorevsAcierSherwin-WilliamsΔE 1.6Subtle difference

Where Escarpment belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Acier is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (34 vs 32), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 1.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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

Escarpment
Benjamin Moore · CC-518
Hex#A29D96
LRV34.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-518
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Acier
Sherwin-Williams · 9170
Hex#9E9991
LRV32.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9170
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Escarpment vs Acier Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Escarpment on one side and Acier 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 Escarpment comparisons

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

White Dove
Escarpment
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Escarpment
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Escarpment
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Escarpment is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Escarpment
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Escarpment
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Escarpment
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Escarpment
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Escarpment
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Escarpment
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Escarpment
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Escarpment
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Escarpment reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Escarpment
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Escarpment
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Escarpment is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Escarpment
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Escarpment
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Escarpment is the lighter choice

Piazza
Escarpment
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Escarpment
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Escarpment
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Senses
Escarpment
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Escarpment
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Escarpment is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Escarpment
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Escarpment
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Escarpment reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Escarpment
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Escarpment
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Escarpment is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Escarpment
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Escarpment
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Escarpment reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Escarpment
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Escarpment
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Escarpment
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Escarpment
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Escarpment reads noticeably lighter