Gray Mist vs Slate Blue

Gray Mist and Slate Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Gray Mist reads as beige-greige, while Slate Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 30-point LRV gap — 73 for Gray Mist vs 43 for Slate Blue — means Gray Mist will open up a space more effectively. Where Gray Mist leans warm, Slate Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 23.5 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.