Silver Marlin vs Wales Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Silver Marlin reads as green-grey, while Wales Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 56 and 54, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Silver Marlin's green character against Wales Gray's green and blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Silver Marlin vs Wales Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Silver Marlin and Wales 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Silver Marlin reads more restrained here, while Wales Gray adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Wales Gray and Silver Marlin is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Silver Marlin vs Wales Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Marlin on one side and Wales 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.