Randolph Gray vs Sharkskin paint color comparison

Randolph Gray vs Sharkskin

Randolph GrayBenjamin MoorevsSharkskinBenjamin MooreΔE 8.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Sharkskin (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Randolph Gray (LRV 11), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Randolph Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-85
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-85
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore · 2139-30
LRV16.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-30
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Randolph Gray vs Sharkskin Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Randolph Gray on one side and Sharkskin 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.