Kitty Gray vs Down Pipe
Kitty Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Down Pipe comes from Farrow & Ball. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 16 and 13, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Kitty Gray's green character against Down Pipe's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Kitty Gray vs Down Pipe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kitty Gray on one side and Down Pipe 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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