Knoxville Gray vs Spring Mint

Knoxville GrayBenjamin MoorevsSpring MintBenjamin MooreΔE 47.8Very different colors

Knoxville Gray and Spring Mint come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Knoxville Gray reads as blue-grey, while Spring Mint reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 64-point LRV gap — 80 for Spring Mint vs 16 for Knoxville Gray — means Spring Mint will open up a space more effectively. Where Knoxville Gray leans blue, Spring Mint reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 47.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Knoxville Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-160
Hex#5E6C6C
LRV15.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-160
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Spring Mint
Benjamin Moore · 2040-70
Hex#D9EDE7
LRV80.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2040-70
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Knoxville Gray vs Spring Mint Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Knoxville Gray on one side and Spring Mint 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 Knoxville Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Knoxville Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Knoxville Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter

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

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

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

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Knoxville Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Knoxville Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Knoxville Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Knoxville Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Knoxville Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Knoxville Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Knoxville Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Knoxville Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Knoxville Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Knoxville Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Knoxville Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Knoxville Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Knoxville Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Knoxville Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Knoxville Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Knoxville Gray reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Knoxville Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Knoxville Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Knoxville Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Knoxville Gray reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Knoxville Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Knoxville Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Knoxville Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Knoxville Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone