Stonington Gray vs Humble Yellow

Stonington GrayBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 12.2Distinct difference

Stonington Gray (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Stonington Gray reads as grey, while Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 59 for Stonington Gray vs 57 for Humble Yellow — means Stonington Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Stonington Gray leans yellow, Humble Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Stonington Gray vs Humble Yellow in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Stonington Gray and Humble Yellow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Humble Yellow brings more warmth to the space, while Stonington Gray keeps things cooler and crisper.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray living room interior

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Stonington Gray reads more restrained here, while Humble Yellow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Bedroom

@sandrockhomes

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow cozy bedroom interior

@etthusbliretthem

Kitchen

Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Stonington Gray reads more restrained here, while Humble Yellow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Stonington GrayBm Stonington Gray Kitchen

@aspainting2003

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Dining Room

Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The temperature contrast between Humble Yellow and Stonington Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.

Stonington GrayStonington Gray Dining Room

@thecolorconcierge

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow cozy dining room interior

@ida__ryden

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Stonington Gray reads more restrained here, while Humble Yellow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray bathroom color

@ktpaintingg

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@interior_silvia

Color Details

Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-170
Hex#CACBC5
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-170
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Stonington Gray vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

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

Denim Drift
Stonington Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Stonington Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

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

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

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

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

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

Black grey
Stonington Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Stonington Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Stonington Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Senses
Stonington Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Stonington Gray reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Stonington Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Stonington Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Antique White
Stonington Gray
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Stonington Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Stonington Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Stonington Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Stonington Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Stonington Gray reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Stonington Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Stonington Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Stonington Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Stonington Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Stonington Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Stonington Gray is the lighter choice