Seattle Mist vs Rabbit's Ear
Seattle Mist (Benjamin Moore) and Rabbit's Ear (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 55 vs 54 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Seattle Mist vs Rabbit's Ear in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seattle Mist and Rabbit's Ear are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Seattle Mist vs Rabbit's Ear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seattle Mist on one side and Rabbit's Ear 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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At LRV 55 vs 12, Seattle Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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