Geddy Gray vs Waxed Khaki

Geddy GrayBenjamin MoorevsWaxed KhakiDuluxΔE 2.7Subtle difference

Geddy Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Waxed Khaki (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 23 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Geddy Gray leans yellow, Waxed Khaki reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Geddy Gray vs Waxed Khaki in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Geddy Gray and Waxed Khaki 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.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. At this scale the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side, as shown here, to reliably tell them apart.

Geddy GrayBenjamin Moore Geddy Gray Living Room

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Waxed KhakiDulux Waxed Khaki cozy living room

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.

Geddy GrayBenjamin Moore Geddy Gray Bathroom

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Waxed KhakiDulux Waxed Khaki bathroom wall panelling

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Color Details

Geddy Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-720
Hex#7F807A
LRV22.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-720
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Waxed Khaki
Dulux · 52GY 24/050
Hex#7b8178
LRV24.0
BrandDulux
Number52GY 24/050
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Geddy Gray vs Waxed Khaki Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Geddy Gray on one side and Waxed Khaki 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.

More Geddy Gray comparisons

See how Geddy Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Geddy Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Geddy Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Geddy Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Geddy Gray reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Geddy Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Geddy Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Geddy Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Geddy Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Geddy Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Geddy Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Geddy Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Geddy Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Geddy Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Geddy Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Geddy Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Geddy Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Geddy Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Geddy Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Geddy Gray reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Geddy Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Geddy Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Geddy Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Geddy Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Geddy Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Geddy Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Geddy Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Geddy Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Geddy Gray reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Geddy Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Geddy Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Geddy Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Geddy Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Geddy Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Geddy Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Geddy Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Geddy Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Geddy Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Geddy Gray reads slightly lighter

Geddy Gray vs Waxed Khaki Paint Color Comparison