Shale vs Turret paint color comparison

Shale vs Turret

ShaleBenjamin MoorevsTurretBenjamin MooreΔE 12.9 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Shale reads as greige-grey, while Turret reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Shale (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Turret (LRV 36), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Shale
Benjamin Moore · 861
LRV50.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number861
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Turret
Benjamin Moore · CC-604
LRV35.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-604
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Shale vs Turret Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shale on one side and Turret 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.