Shadow Gray vs Window grey
Where Shadow Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Window grey is a RAL Classic color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Shadow Gray (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Window grey (LRV 36), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shadow Gray vs Window grey in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Shadow Gray and Window grey 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Shadow Gray reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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Shadow Gray vs Window grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Gray on one side and Window grey 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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