Slate vs Whitestone paint color comparison

Slate vs Whitestone

SlateBenjamin MoorevsWhitestoneBenjamin MooreΔE 13.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Slate reads as grey, while Whitestone reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 61 vs 39, Whitestone will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 13.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Slate
Benjamin Moore · CW-700
LRV39.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-700
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Whitestone
Benjamin Moore · 2134-60
LRV60.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2134-60
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Slate vs Whitestone Simulated Comparison

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