Portland Gray vs Romantic Pink

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Portland Gray reads as greige-grey, while Romantic Pink reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 60, Romantic Pink will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Portland Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2109-60
Hex#D3CCC7
LRV60.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2109-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Romantic Pink
Benjamin Moore · 2004-70
Hex#FCE3E7
LRV78.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2004-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Portland Gray vs Romantic Pink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portland Gray on one side and Romantic Pink 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 Portland Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Portland Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Portland Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Portland Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Portland Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Portland Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Portland Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Portland Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Portland Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Portland Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Portland Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Portland Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Portland Gray reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Portland Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Portland Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Portland Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Portland Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Portland Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Portland Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Portland Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Portland Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Portland Gray reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Portland Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Portland Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Portland Gray reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Portland Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Portland Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Portland Gray reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Portland Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Portland Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Portland Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Portland Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Portland Gray reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Portland Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Portland Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Portland Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Portland Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Portland Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Portland Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Portland Gray is the lighter choice