Imperial Gray vs Silver Marlin
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 56 vs 47, Silver Marlin will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Imperial Gray vs Silver Marlin in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Imperial Gray and Silver Marlin are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Silver Marlin will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Imperial Gray would.
Color Details
Imperial Gray vs Silver Marlin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Imperial Gray on one side and Silver Marlin on the other.
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.
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