Imperial Gray vs White Down
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Imperial Gray reads as green-grey, while White Down reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 77 vs 47, White Down will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Imperial Gray's green character against White Down's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Imperial Gray vs White Down in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Imperial Gray and White Down in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that White Down will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Imperial Gray would.
Color Details
Imperial Gray vs White Down Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Imperial Gray on one side and White Down 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.