Graphite vs Grecian Gold paint color comparison

Graphite vs Grecian Gold

GraphiteBenjamin MoorevsGrecian GoldBenjamin MooreΔE 44.3 — Very different colors

Graphite and Grecian Gold come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Graphite belongs to the grey family and Grecian Gold to the beige family. The 15-point LRV gap — 23 for Grecian Gold vs 8 for Graphite — means Grecian Gold will open up a space more effectively. Where Graphite leans blue, Grecian Gold reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Graphite
Benjamin Moore · 1603
LRV7.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1603
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Grecian Gold
Benjamin Moore · 224
LRV22.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number224
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Graphite vs Grecian Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Graphite on one side and Grecian Gold 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.