Horizon vs Slate paint color comparison

Horizon vs Slate

HorizonBenjamin MoorevsSlateBenjamin MooreΔE 21.0 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Horizon reads as green-grey, while Slate reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 73 vs 39, Horizon will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Horizon's green character against Slate's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Horizon
Benjamin Moore · OC-53
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-53
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Slate
Benjamin Moore · CW-700
LRV39.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-700
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Horizon vs Slate Simulated Comparison

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