Gray Sky vs Paper

Gray SkyBenjamin MoorevsPaperTikkurilaΔE 6.3Noticeable difference

Where Gray Sky belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Gray Sky reads as blue-grey, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Sky (LRV 76), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gray Sky
Benjamin Moore · 2131-70
Hex#DDE5E5
LRV75.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2131-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Gray Sky vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Sky on one side and Paper 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 Gray Sky comparisons

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

White Dove
Gray Sky
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Gray Sky
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Gray Sky reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Gray Sky
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Gray Sky
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Gray Sky
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Gray Sky
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Gray Sky
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Gray Sky
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Gray Sky
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Gray Sky
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Gray Sky reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Gray Sky
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Gray Sky
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Gray Sky
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Gray Sky
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Black grey
Gray Sky
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Piazza
Gray Sky
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Gray Sky reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Gray Sky
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Gray Sky
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Senses
Gray Sky
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Gray Sky
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Gray Sky
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Gray Sky reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Gray Sky
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Gray Sky
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Gray Sky
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Gray Sky
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Gray Sky
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Gray Sky
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Gray Sky reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Gray Sky
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Passageway
Gray Sky
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Gray Sky is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Gray Sky
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Gray Sky is the lighter choice