Richmond Gray vs Templeton Gray
Richmond Gray and Templeton Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Richmond Gray reads as beige-greige, while Templeton Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 56 for Richmond Gray vs 24 for Templeton Gray — means Richmond Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Richmond Gray leans yellow, Templeton Gray reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Richmond Gray vs Templeton Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Richmond Gray and Templeton Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Richmond Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Templeton Gray.
Color Details
Richmond Gray vs Templeton Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Richmond Gray on one side and Templeton 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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