Pelican Gray vs Whirlpool paint color comparison

Pelican Gray vs Whirlpool

Pelican GrayBenjamin MoorevsWhirlpoolBenjamin MooreΔE 8.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Whirlpool (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Pelican Gray (LRV 59), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pelican Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1612
LRV58.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1612
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Whirlpool
Benjamin Moore · 1436
LRV74.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1436
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Pelican Gray vs Whirlpool Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pelican Gray on one side and Whirlpool 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.