Shale vs Wish paint color comparison

Shale vs Wish

ShaleBenjamin MoorevsWishBenjamin MooreΔE 5.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Wish (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Shale (LRV 50), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 5.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Wish
Benjamin Moore · AF-680
LRV58.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-680
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Shale vs Wish Simulated Comparison

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