Gray Lake vs Spring Lilac
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Gray Lake reads as green-grey, while Spring Lilac reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gray Lake (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Spring Lilac (LRV 63), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Gray Lake runs green while Spring Lilac is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Gray Lake vs Spring Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Lake on one side and Spring Lilac on the other.
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 Gray Lake comparisons
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