Nickel vs Window grey
Where Nickel belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Window grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Nickel (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Window grey (LRV 36), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.0 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.
Nickel vs Window grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Nickel and Window grey 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Nickel reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Nickel vs Window grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nickel on one side and Window grey 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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