Temptation vs Cloak Gray
Temptation (Benjamin Moore) and Cloak Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Temptation reads as blue-grey, while Cloak Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 11 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Temptation leans blue, Cloak Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Temptation vs Cloak Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Temptation and Cloak Gray 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
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. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
Temptation vs Cloak Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Temptation on one side and Cloak Gray on the other.
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.
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