Platinum Gray vs Manor House Gray
Where Platinum Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Manor House Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Platinum Gray (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Manor House Gray (LRV 36), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Platinum Gray runs yellow while Manor House Gray is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.6, 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.
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Platinum Gray vs Manor House Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Platinum Gray on one side and Manor House Gray 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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