Rockport Gray vs Humble Yellow

Rockport GrayBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 15.1Distinct difference

Rockport Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Rockport Gray reads as greige-grey, while Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 20-point LRV gap — 57 for Humble Yellow vs 37 for Rockport Gray — means Humble Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Rockport Gray leans red, Humble Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Rockport Gray vs Humble Yellow in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Rockport Gray and Humble Yellow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Humble Yellow returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore HC-105 bedroom paint

@bellecii

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow cozy bedroom interior

@etthusbliretthem

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. Humble Yellow returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Rockport GrayBenjamin Moore Rockport Gray bathroom review

@erinwalshdesign

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow bathroom color review

@interior_silvia

Color Details

Rockport Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-105
Hex#A8A295
LRV36.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-105
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Rockport Gray vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rockport Gray on one side and Humble Yellow 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.

More Rockport Gray comparisons

See how Rockport Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Rockport Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Rockport Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Rockport Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Rockport Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Rockport Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Rockport Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Rockport Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Rockport Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Rockport Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Rockport Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Rockport Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Rockport Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Rockport Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Rockport Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Rockport Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Rockport Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Rockport Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Rockport Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Rockport Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Rockport Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Rockport Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Rockport Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Rockport Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Rockport Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Rockport Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Rockport Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Antique White
Rockport Gray
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Rockport Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Rockport Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Rockport Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Rockport Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Rockport Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Rockport Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Rockport Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Rockport Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Rockport Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Rockport Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Rockport Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Rockport Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Rockport Gray reads noticeably lighter