Shaker Gray vs Steep Cliff Gray
Shaker Gray and Steep Cliff Gray come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Shaker Gray belongs to the grey family and Steep Cliff Gray to the blue-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 26 for Shaker Gray vs 21 for Steep Cliff Gray — means Shaker Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 6.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shaker Gray vs Steep Cliff Gray in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Shaker Gray and Steep Cliff Gray 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.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Shaker Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Shaker Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Shaker Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Shaker Gray vs Steep Cliff Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shaker Gray on one side and Steep Cliff Gray 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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