Hampshire Gray vs Squirrel Tail paint color comparison

Hampshire Gray vs Squirrel Tail

Hampshire Gray and Squirrel Tail come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 25 vs 25 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Hampshire Gray leans yellow, Squirrel Tail reads yellow and red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hampshire Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-101
LRV25.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-101
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Squirrel Tail
Benjamin Moore · 1476
LRV24.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1476
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Hampshire Gray vs Squirrel Tail Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hampshire Gray on one side and Squirrel Tail 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.