Powell Gray vs Grays Harbor
Where Powell Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grays Harbor is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Powell Gray (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Grays Harbor (LRV 12), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Powell Gray runs blue while Grays Harbor is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.5, 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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Powell Gray vs Grays Harbor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Powell Gray on one side and Grays Harbor 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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