Fairview Taupe vs Kingsport Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Kingsport Gray (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Fairview Taupe (LRV 18), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Fairview Taupe vs Kingsport Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Fairview Taupe and Kingsport Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Kingsport Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Fairview Taupe vs Kingsport Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fairview Taupe on one side and Kingsport Gray 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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