Flint vs S 7000-N
Where Flint belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 7000-N is a NCS 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 (12 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Flint runs blue while S 7000-N is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flint vs S 7000-N in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Flint and S 7000-N 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Flint vs S 7000-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flint on one side and S 7000-N 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.
More Flint comparisons
See how Flint stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 58 vs 12, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 12, Denim Drift is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 55 vs 12, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 44 vs 12, Hardwick White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 12), opening up a space where Flint encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 12, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 12, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Flint the marginally brighter of the two.
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