Gargoyle vs River Reflections paint color comparison

Gargoyle vs River Reflections

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. River Reflections (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Gargoyle (LRV 19), a difference of 16 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. With a ΔE of 16.4, 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

Gargoyle
Benjamin Moore · 1546
LRV18.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1546
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore · 1552
LRV35.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1552
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gargoyle vs River Reflections Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gargoyle on one side and River Reflections 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.