Old Salem Gray vs Vintage Vogue

Old Salem Gray and Vintage Vogue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Old Salem Gray reads as beige-greige, while Vintage Vogue reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 32 for Old Salem Gray vs 12 for Vintage Vogue — means Old Salem Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Old Salem Gray leans yellow, Vintage Vogue reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.0 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 Vintage Vogue in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Old Salem Gray and Vintage Vogue 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. Old Salem Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Old Salem GrayBathroom

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Vintage VogueVintage Vogue bathroom color

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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. Old Salem Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Old Salem GrayBm Old Salem Gray Kitchen Cabinets

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Vintage VogueVintage Vogue kitchen cabinets color

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Color Details

Old Salem Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-94
Hex#A49A79
LRV31.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-94
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore · 462
Hex#565D4F
LRV11.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number462
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Old Salem Gray vs Vintage Vogue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Salem Gray on one side and Vintage Vogue 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.

More Old Salem Gray comparisons

See how Old Salem Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Old Salem Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Old Salem Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Old Salem Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Old Salem Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Old Salem Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Old Salem Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Old Salem Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Old Salem Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Old Salem Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Old Salem Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Old Salem Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Old Salem Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Old Salem Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Old Salem Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Old Salem Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Old Salem Gray reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Old Salem Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Old Salem Gray reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Old Salem Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Old Salem Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Old Salem Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Old Salem Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Old Salem Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Old Salem Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Old Salem Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Old Salem Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Old Salem Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Old Salem Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Old Salem Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Old Salem Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Old Salem Gray reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Old Salem Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Old Salem Gray reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Old Salem Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Old Salem Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Old Salem Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Old Salem Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Old Salem Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Old Salem Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Old Salem Gray reads noticeably lighter