Seattle Gray vs Sweet Innocence

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Seattle Gray (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Sweet Innocence (LRV 60), a difference of 13 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. The ΔE 7.2 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

Seattle Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2130-70
Hex#DCE1E4
LRV72.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2130-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Sweet Innocence
Benjamin Moore · 2125-50
Hex#C7CDD1
LRV60.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2125-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Seattle Gray vs Sweet Innocence Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle Gray on one side and Sweet Innocence 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 Seattle Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Seattle Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Seattle Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

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

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

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

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Seattle Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Seattle Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Seattle Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Seattle Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Seattle Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Seattle Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Seattle Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Seattle Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Seattle Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Seattle Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Seattle Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Seattle Gray reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Seattle Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Seattle Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Seattle Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Seattle Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Seattle Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Seattle Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Seattle Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Seattle Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Seattle Gray reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Seattle Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice

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

Nearly identical in tone

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

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Seattle Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Seattle Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Seattle Gray is the lighter choice