Wedgewood Gray vs Wrought Iron

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin MoorevsWrought IronBenjamin MooreΔE 45.0Very different colors

Wedgewood Gray and Wrought Iron come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Wedgewood Gray reads as blue-grey, while Wrought Iron reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 41-point LRV gap — 50 for Wedgewood Gray vs 8 for Wrought Iron — means Wedgewood Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 45.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Wedgewood Gray vs Wrought Iron in Real Spaces

6 real rooms side by side. Seeing Wedgewood Gray and Wrought Iron 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. Wedgewood Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Wrought Iron.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore HC-146 living room fireplace paint review

@butterfieldmansion

Wrought IronBm Wrought Iron Living Room Fireplace

@katiebowlinghome

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. Wedgewood Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray bedroom interior

@felicia_gimza

Wrought IronBm Wrought Iron Bedroom Accent Wall

@meredithjanedesigns

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. Wedgewood Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore HC-146 bathroom vanity color

@lav_and_co

Wrought IronBathroom

@freshspacehome

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Wedgewood Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray house exterior color review

@worthingtonspainting

Wrought IronWrought Iron Exterior

@tracyfowlerft

Front Door

On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Wedgewood Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Wrought Iron.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore Wedgewood Gray front door color review

@alifewellcaffeinated

Wrought IronFront Door

@brittanykterry

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Wedgewood Gray returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Wedgewood GrayBenjamin Moore HC-146 kitchen cabinets color

@vanessaferrodesign

Wrought IronBenjamin Moore Wrought Iron Kitchen Cabinets

@miner_made

Color Details

Wedgewood Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-146
Hex#ACBFBD
LRV49.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-146
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Wrought Iron
Benjamin Moore · 2124-10
Hex#494A4B
LRV8.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2124-10
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Wedgewood Gray vs Wrought Iron Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wedgewood Gray on one side and Wrought Iron 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 Wedgewood Gray comparisons

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

White Dove
Wedgewood Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Wedgewood Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Wedgewood Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Wedgewood Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Wedgewood Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Wedgewood Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Wedgewood Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Wedgewood Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Wedgewood Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Wedgewood Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Wedgewood Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Wedgewood Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Wedgewood Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Wedgewood Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Wedgewood Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Wedgewood Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Wedgewood Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Wedgewood Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Wedgewood Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Wedgewood Gray reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Wedgewood Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Wedgewood Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

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

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Wedgewood Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Wedgewood Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Wedgewood Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Wedgewood Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Wedgewood Gray reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Wedgewood Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Wedgewood Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Wedgewood Gray is the lighter choice