Temptation vs Gray Flannel

TemptationBenjamin MoorevsGray FlannelPPGΔE 2.4Subtle difference

Temptation (Benjamin Moore) and Gray Flannel (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Temptation reads as blue-grey, while Gray Flannel reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.4 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Temptation
Benjamin Moore · 1609
Hex#54585C
LRV10.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1609
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Gray Flannel
PPG · PPG1013-6
Hex#585960
LRV10.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1013-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Temptation vs Gray Flannel Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Temptation on one side and Gray Flannel 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 Temptation comparisons

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

White Dove
Temptation
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Temptation
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Temptation
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Temptation reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Temptation
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Temptation
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Temptation
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Temptation
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Temptation
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Temptation
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Temptation
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Temptation
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Temptation reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Temptation
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Temptation
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Temptation
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Temptation
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Temptation
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Temptation
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Temptation
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Temptation
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Temptation
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Temptation
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Temptation
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Temptation
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Temptation
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Temptation
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Temptation
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Temptation
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Temptation
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Temptation reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Temptation
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Temptation
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice