Once Upon a Time vs Silver Gray paint color comparison

Once Upon a Time vs Silver Gray

Once Upon a Time and Silver Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Once Upon a Time reads as green, while Silver Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 39-point LRV gap — 60 for Silver Gray vs 21 for Once Upon a Time — means Silver Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Once Upon a Time leans green, Silver Gray reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.7 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

Once Upon a Time
Benjamin Moore · 574
LRV21.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number574
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Silver Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2131-60
LRV60.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2131-60
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Once Upon a Time vs Silver Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Once Upon a Time on one side and Silver Gray 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.