Gloucester Sage vs Squirrel Tail

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 25 vs 19, Squirrel Tail will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Gloucester Sage's yellow character against Squirrel Tail's yellow and red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gloucester Sage
Benjamin Moore · HC-100
Hex#7B7665
LRV19.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-100
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore · 1476
Hex#8D887A
LRV24.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1476
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Gloucester Sage vs Squirrel Tail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gloucester Sage 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.

More Gloucester Sage comparisons

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

White Dove
Gloucester Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Gloucester Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Gloucester Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gloucester Sage reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Gloucester Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Gloucester Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Gloucester Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Gloucester Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Gloucester Sage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Gloucester Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Gloucester Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Gloucester Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gloucester Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Gloucester Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Gloucester Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gloucester Sage reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Gloucester Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Gloucester Sage
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gloucester Sage reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Gloucester Sage
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Gloucester Sage
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Gloucester Sage
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Gloucester Sage
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Gloucester Sage
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gloucester Sage reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Gloucester Sage
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Gloucester Sage
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Gloucester Sage
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Gloucester Sage
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gloucester Sage reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Gloucester Sage
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Gloucester Sage
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Gloucester Sage
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Gloucester Sage
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Gloucester Sage
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Gloucester Sage
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gloucester Sage reads slightly lighter

Gloucester Sage vs Squirrel Tail Paint Color Comparison