Gray Cardigan vs Winter Solstice paint color comparison

Gray Cardigan vs Winter Solstice

Gray Cardigan and Winter Solstice come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 16-point LRV gap — 51 for Winter Solstice vs 35 for Gray Cardigan — means Winter Solstice will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green and blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 11.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Gray Cardigan vs Winter Solstice in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Gray Cardigan and Winter Solstice in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

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. Winter Solstice returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Gray CardiganBm Timber Wolf Bathroom Vanity

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Winter SolsticeBenjamin Moore 1605 bathroom interior

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Color Details

Gray Cardigan
Benjamin Moore · 1600
LRV34.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1600
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Winter Solstice
Benjamin Moore · 1605
LRV50.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1605
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Gray Cardigan vs Winter Solstice Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Cardigan on one side and Winter Solstice 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.