Etiquette vs Gray Mist paint color comparison

Etiquette vs Gray Mist

EtiquetteBenjamin MoorevsGray MistBenjamin MooreΔE 1.2 — Subtle difference

Etiquette and Gray Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 74 vs 73 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Etiquette leans red, Gray Mist reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.2 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

Etiquette
Benjamin Moore · AF-50
LRV74.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Gray Mist
Benjamin Moore · OC-30
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-30
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Etiquette vs Gray Mist Simulated Comparison

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