Sequoia vs Grey Blue

SequoiaBenjamin MoorevsGrey BlueRAL ClassicΔE 23.4Distinct difference

Sequoia is a Benjamin Moore color while Grey Blue comes from RAL Classic. Sequoia reads as pink, while Grey Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 17 vs 7, Sequoia will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sequoia
Benjamin Moore · 1245
Hex#866963
LRV16.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1245
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Grey Blue
RAL Classic · RAL 5008
Hex#464c56
LRV7.5
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 5008
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Sequoia vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sequoia on one side and Grey Blue 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 Sequoia comparisons

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

White Dove
Sequoia
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sequoia
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sequoia
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sequoia reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Sequoia
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Sequoia
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sequoia
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Sequoia
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sequoia
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sequoia
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sequoia
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sequoia
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sequoia reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sequoia
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sequoia
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sequoia reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Sequoia
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Sequoia
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sequoia reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Sequoia
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sequoia
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sequoia
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sequoia
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sequoia
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sequoia reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Sequoia
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Sequoia
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Sequoia
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sequoia
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sequoia reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Sequoia
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Sequoia
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sequoia
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sequoia
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sequoia
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sequoia
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone