Shadow Gray vs Earl Blue
Shadow Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Earl Blue comes from Dulux. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 40 and 41, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Shadow Gray's blue character against Earl Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 0.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shadow Gray vs Earl Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Shadow Gray and Earl Blue 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Earl Blue and Shadow Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Earl Blue and Shadow Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Shadow Gray vs Earl Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Gray on one side and Earl Blue 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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