Stonington Gray vs Calamine

Stonington GrayBenjamin MoorevsCalamineFarrow & BallΔE 9.1Noticeable difference

Stonington Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Calamine comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Stonington Gray belongs to the grey family and Calamine to the pink-red family. At LRV 68 vs 59, Calamine will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Stonington Gray's yellow character against Calamine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Stonington Gray vs Calamine in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Stonington Gray and Calamine 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. Calamine returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray living room interior

@link_custom_painting

CalamineFarrow and Ball Calamine living room paint review

@jo_foresthouse

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Calamine will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Stonington Gray would.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Bedroom

@sandrockhomes

CalamineFarrow and Ball Calamine bedroom picture

@farrowandball

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Calamine will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Stonington Gray would.

Stonington GrayBm Stonington Gray Kitchen

@aspainting2003

CalamineCalamine kitchen color review

@buckinghamrenovation

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Calamine reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Stonington Gray.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Dining Room

@thecolorconcierge

CalamineCalamine dining room interior

@saraoneillartist

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Calamine will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Stonington Gray would.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray bathroom color

@ktpaintingg

CalamineFarrow and Ball Calamine bathroom paint review

@culderryhouse

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Calamine will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Stonington Gray would.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray Grey Kitchen Cabinets

@astrokeofgeniusinteriors

CalamineFarrow and Ball Calamine kitchen cabinets picture

@farrowandball

Color Details

Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-170
Hex#CACBC5
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-170
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Calamine
Farrow & Ball · 230
Hex#e6d1cb
LRV67.5
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number230
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Stonington Gray vs Calamine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stonington Gray on one side and Calamine 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.

More Stonington Gray comparisons

See how Stonington Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Stonington Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Stonington Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Stonington Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Stonington Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Stonington Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Stonington Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Stonington Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Stonington Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Stonington Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

French Gray
Stonington Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Stonington Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Stonington Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Stonington Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Stonington Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Stonington Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Stonington Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Stonington Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Stonington Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Stonington Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Stonington Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Stonington Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Stonington Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Stonington Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Stonington Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Stonington Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Stonington Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Stonington Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Stonington Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Stonington Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Stonington Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter