Portland Gray vs Grayish
Portland Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Grayish (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Portland Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Grayish to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 60 vs 60 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Portland Gray leans red, Grayish reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Portland Gray vs Grayish in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Portland Gray and Grayish are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Grayish reads more restrained here, while Portland Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Portland Gray vs Grayish Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portland Gray on one side and Grayish 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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