Old Salem Gray vs Vale Mist
Old Salem Gray and Vale Mist come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Old Salem Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Vale Mist to the greige-grey family. The 24-point LRV gap — 56 for Vale Mist vs 32 for Old Salem Gray — means Vale Mist will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Old Salem Gray vs Vale Mist in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Old Salem Gray and Vale Mist in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Vale Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Vale Mist returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Old Salem Gray vs Vale Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Salem Gray on one side and Vale Mist 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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