Gibraltar Cliffs vs L493

Gibraltar CliffsBenjamin MoorevsL493TikkurilaΔE 3.0Subtle difference

Where Gibraltar Cliffs belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, L493 is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (32 vs 34), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 3.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gibraltar Cliffs
Benjamin Moore · 1587
Hex#8F9999
LRV31.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1587
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
L493
Tikkurila · L493
Hex#95A1A0
LRV34.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberL493
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Gibraltar Cliffs vs L493 Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gibraltar Cliffs on one side and L493 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 Gibraltar Cliffs comparisons

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

White Dove
Gibraltar Cliffs
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gibraltar Cliffs
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Gibraltar Cliffs
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gibraltar Cliffs is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gibraltar Cliffs
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gibraltar Cliffs
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Gibraltar Cliffs
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gibraltar Cliffs
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Gibraltar Cliffs
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Gibraltar Cliffs
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gibraltar Cliffs reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Gibraltar Cliffs
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Gibraltar Cliffs
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Gibraltar Cliffs is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gibraltar Cliffs
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Gibraltar Cliffs
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Gibraltar Cliffs reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Gibraltar Cliffs
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Gibraltar Cliffs
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Gibraltar Cliffs
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Gibraltar Cliffs reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Gibraltar Cliffs
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Gibraltar Cliffs
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Gibraltar Cliffs
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Gibraltar Cliffs
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Gibraltar Cliffs reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Gibraltar Cliffs
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Gibraltar Cliffs
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Gibraltar Cliffs
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Gibraltar Cliffs
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Gibraltar Cliffs reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gibraltar Cliffs
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gibraltar Cliffs reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Gibraltar Cliffs
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Gibraltar Cliffs
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Gibraltar Cliffs
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gibraltar Cliffs reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Gibraltar Cliffs
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gibraltar Cliffs reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Gibraltar Cliffs
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Gibraltar Cliffs vs L493 Paint Color Comparison