Stonington Gray vs Goose Feathers

Stonington GrayBenjamin MoorevsGoose FeathersValsparΔE 3.5Noticeable difference

Stonington Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Goose Feathers comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Stonington Gray belongs to the grey family and Goose Feathers to the greige-grey family. At LRV 65 vs 59, Goose Feathers will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Stonington Gray vs Goose Feathers in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Stonington Gray and Goose Feathers 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. Goose Feathers has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray living room interior

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Goose FeathersValspar Goose Feathers living room fireplace interior idea

@shewardandsonsofficial

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Goose Feathers gives the walls a little more lift.

Stonington GrayBm Stonington Gray Kitchen

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Goose FeathersValspar Goose Feathers kitchen color

@gouldsdec

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Goose Feathers gives the walls a little more lift.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray bathroom color

@ktpaintingg

Goose FeathersValspar Goose Feathers bathroom color review

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Goose Feathers gives the walls a little more lift.

Stonington GrayBenjamin Moore Stonington Gray Grey Kitchen Cabinets

@astrokeofgeniusinteriors

Color Details

Stonington Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-170
Hex#CACBC5
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-170
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Goose Feathers
Valspar · 8006-2B
Hex#d6d2ca
LRV65.0
BrandValspar
Number8006-2B
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Stonington Gray vs Goose Feathers Simulated Comparison

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

Humble Yellow
Stonington Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

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

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