Rock Gray vs Stormy Sky
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. Rock Gray (LRV 24) reflects noticeably more light than Stormy Sky (LRV 14), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Rock Gray vs Stormy Sky in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Rock Gray and Stormy Sky in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Rock Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Stormy Sky.
Color Details
Rock Gray vs Stormy Sky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rock Gray on one side and Stormy Sky 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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