Kitty Gray vs Grey Blue

Kitty GrayBenjamin MoorevsGrey BlueRAL ClassicΔE 14.9Distinct difference

Kitty Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Grey Blue comes from RAL Classic. Kitty Gray reads as grey, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 16 vs 7, Kitty Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 14.9, 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

Kitty Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1589
Hex#646B68
LRV15.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1589
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Kitty Gray vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kitty Gray on one side and Grey Blue 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.

More Kitty Gray comparisons

See how Kitty Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Kitty Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Kitty Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Kitty Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Kitty Gray reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Kitty Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Kitty Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Kitty Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Kitty Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Kitty Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Kitty Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Kitty Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Kitty Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Kitty Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Kitty Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Kitty Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Kitty Gray reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Kitty Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Kitty Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Kitty Gray reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Kitty Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Kitty Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Kitty Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Kitty Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Kitty Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Kitty Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Kitty Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Kitty Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Kitty Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Kitty Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Kitty Gray reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Kitty Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Kitty Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Kitty Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Kitty Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Kitty Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Kitty Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone