Imperial Gray vs Antique White
Imperial Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Antique White (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Imperial Gray belongs to the green-grey family and Antique White to the beige-greige family. The 9-point LRV gap — 56 for Antique White vs 47 for Imperial Gray — means Antique White will open up a space more effectively. Where Imperial Gray leans green, Antique White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Imperial Gray vs Antique White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Imperial Gray and Antique White 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Antique White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Antique White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Imperial Gray vs Antique White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Imperial Gray on one side and Antique White 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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