Trout Gray vs Faded Indigo
Trout Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Faded Indigo comes from Dulux. Trout Gray reads as grey, while Faded Indigo reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 16 and 17, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Trout Gray's blue character against Faded Indigo's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.8, 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.
Trout Gray vs Faded Indigo in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Trout Gray and Faded Indigo 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. Trout Gray reads more restrained here, while Faded Indigo adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Faded Indigo and Trout Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Faded Indigo and Trout Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Faded Indigo and Trout Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Trout Gray vs Faded Indigo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Trout Gray on one side and Faded Indigo 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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