Nocturnal Gray vs Portland Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Nocturnal Gray reads as blue-grey, while Portland Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Portland Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Nocturnal Gray (LRV 14), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Nocturnal Gray runs blue while Portland Gray is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Nocturnal Gray vs Portland Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nocturnal Gray on one side and Portland Gray 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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