Seattle Gray vs Whirlpool paint color comparison

Seattle Gray vs Whirlpool

Seattle Gray and Whirlpool come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 73 vs 75 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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
LRV72.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2130-70
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Whirlpool
Benjamin Moore · 1436
LRV74.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1436
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Seattle Gray vs Whirlpool Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle Gray on one side and Whirlpool 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.