Sea Gull Gray vs Pure White

Sea Gull Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Pure White (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Sea Gull Gray reads as greige-grey, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 84-point LRV gap — 84 for Pure White vs 0 for Sea Gull Gray — means Pure White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 24.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sea Gull Gray
Benjamin Moore · ES-72
Hex#AEAA9D
LRV0.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberES-72
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sea Gull Gray vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Gull Gray on one side and Pure White 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 Sea Gull Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Sea Gull Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sea Gull Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sea Gull Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Iron Ore reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Sea Gull Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Sea Gull Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Sea Gull Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Sea Gull Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Sea Gull Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sea Gull Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift is the lighter choice

French Gray
Sea Gull Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Sea Gull Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Naval reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sea Gull Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Sea Gull Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Sea Gull Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Sea Gull Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Sea Gull Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Sea Gull Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Sea Gull Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Sea Gull Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Pewter Green reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Sea Gull Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Sea Gull Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Sea Gull Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Sea Gull Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sea Gull Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Sea Gull Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sea Gull Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Sea Gull Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Pine Needle reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Sea Gull Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Sea Gull Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Sea Gull Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice