Hazelwood vs Shale paint color comparison

Hazelwood vs Shale

HazelwoodBenjamin MoorevsShaleBenjamin MooreΔE 2.6 — Subtle difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hazelwood reads as beige-greige, while Shale reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (49 vs 50), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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

Hazelwood
Benjamin Moore · 1005
LRV48.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1005
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shale
Benjamin Moore · 861
LRV50.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number861
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Hazelwood vs Shale Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hazelwood on one side and Shale 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.