Nightfall vs Rocky Coast paint color comparison

Nightfall vs Rocky Coast

NightfallBenjamin MoorevsRocky CoastBenjamin MooreΔE 14.3 — Distinct difference

Nightfall and Rocky Coast come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 17 for Rocky Coast vs 8 for Nightfall — means Rocky Coast will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.3 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

Nightfall
Benjamin Moore · 1596
LRV8.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1596
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Rocky Coast
Benjamin Moore · 1595
LRV17.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1595
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Nightfall vs Rocky Coast Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nightfall on one side and Rocky Coast 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.