Pike's Peak Gray vs S 3005-B20G

Pike's Peak GrayBenjamin MoorevsS 3005-B20GNCSΔE 2.8Subtle difference

Where Pike's Peak Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3005-B20G is a NCS color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 40), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Pike's Peak Gray runs cool while S 3005-B20G is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pike's Peak Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2127-50
Hex#A0AAB1
LRV39.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2127-50
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
S 3005-B20G
NCS · S 3005-B20G
Hex#a0abad
LRV39.6
BrandNCS
NumberS 3005-B20G
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Pike's Peak Gray vs S 3005-B20G Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pike's Peak Gray on one side and S 3005-B20G 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 Pike's Peak Gray comparisons

See how Pike's Peak Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Pike's Peak Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Pike's Peak Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Pike's Peak Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Pike's Peak Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Pike's Peak Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Pike's Peak Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Pike's Peak Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Pike's Peak Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Pike's Peak Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Pike's Peak Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Pike's Peak Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Pike's Peak Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Pike's Peak Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Pike's Peak Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pike's Peak Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Pike's Peak Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Pike's Peak Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Pike's Peak Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Pike's Peak Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Pike's Peak Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Pike's Peak Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Pike's Peak Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Pike's Peak Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Pike's Peak Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Pike's Peak Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Pike's Peak Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Pike's Peak Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Pike's Peak Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Pike's Peak Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Pike's Peak Gray reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Pike's Peak Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Pike's Peak Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Pike's Peak Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Pike's Peak Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Pike's Peak Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Pike's Peak Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Pike's Peak Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Pike's Peak Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Pike's Peak Gray is the lighter choice