Gargoyle vs Shale paint color comparison

Gargoyle vs Shale

GargoyleBenjamin MoorevsShaleBenjamin MooreΔE 27.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 50 vs 19, Shale will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 27.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Shale
Benjamin Moore · 861
LRV50.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number861
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gargoyle vs Shale Simulated Comparison

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