Gargoyle vs Squirrel Tail paint color comparison

Gargoyle vs Squirrel Tail

GargoyleBenjamin MoorevsSquirrel TailBenjamin MooreΔE 7.3 — Noticeable difference

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. Squirrel Tail (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Gargoyle (LRV 19), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gargoyle runs red while Squirrel Tail is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore · 1476
LRV24.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1476
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Gargoyle vs Squirrel Tail Simulated Comparison

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