Galápagos Green vs Kitty Gray paint color comparison

Galápagos Green vs Kitty Gray

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Galápagos Green reads as green-grey, while Kitty Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Galápagos Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Kitty Gray (LRV 16), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Galápagos Green runs warm while Kitty Gray is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 14.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Galápagos Green
Benjamin Moore · 475
LRV21.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number475
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Kitty Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1589
LRV15.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1589
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Galápagos Green vs Kitty Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Galápagos Green on one side and Kitty Gray 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.