Imperial Gray vs Taro paint color comparison

Imperial Gray vs Taro

Imperial GrayBenjamin MoorevsTaroBenjamin MooreΔE 48.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Imperial Gray reads as green-grey, while Taro reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 47 vs 9, Imperial Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Imperial Gray's green character against Taro's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 48.8, 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

Imperial Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1571
LRV46.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1571
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Taro
Benjamin Moore · 1386
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1386
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Imperial Gray vs Taro Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Imperial Gray on one side and Taro 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.