Sidewalk Gray vs Alladin
Where Sidewalk Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Alladin is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Sidewalk Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Alladin to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (61 vs 59), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Sidewalk Gray runs blue while Alladin is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sidewalk Gray vs Alladin in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Sidewalk Gray and Alladin 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
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Alladin brings more warmth to the space, while Sidewalk Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Alladin brings more warmth to the space, while Sidewalk Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Sidewalk Gray vs Alladin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sidewalk Gray on one side and Alladin 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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