Sharkskin vs Trailing Vines paint color comparison

Sharkskin vs Trailing Vines

SharkskinBenjamin MoorevsTrailing VinesBenjamin MooreΔE 4.2 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Sharkskin reads as grey, while Trailing Vines reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sharkskin (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Trailing Vines (LRV 14), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.2 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

Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore · 2139-30
LRV16.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2139-30
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Trailing Vines
Benjamin Moore · 1505
LRV13.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1505
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Sharkskin vs Trailing Vines Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sharkskin on one side and Trailing Vines 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.