Excalibur Gray vs Grand Rapids
Excalibur Gray and Grand Rapids come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Excalibur Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Grand Rapids to the blue family. The 21-point LRV gap — 62 for Grand Rapids vs 41 for Excalibur Gray — means Grand Rapids will open up a space more effectively. Where Excalibur Gray leans cool, Grand Rapids reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 14.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Excalibur Gray vs Grand Rapids Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Excalibur Gray on one side and Grand Rapids on the other.
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.
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