New Hope Gray vs James
Where New Hope Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, James is a Little Greene color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. New Hope Gray (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than James (LRV 30), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
New Hope Gray vs James in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. New Hope Gray and James 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that New Hope Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than James would.
Color Details
New Hope Gray vs James Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Hope Gray on one side and James 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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